Rep. Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein: ‘A true American Patriot’
Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated in the Kentucky House primary by Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein. Gallrein won with 54.4% of the vote, marking a significant victory for the Make America Great Again movement. Massie's loss reflects Trump's influence in Republican primaries, particularly against incumbents who oppose his agenda.
- ▪Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky House primary.
- ▪Trump endorsed Gallrein and criticized Massie for his votes against key Republican initiatives.
- ▪The primary race was the most expensive in US history, with over $32 million spent on political ads.
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Politics Rep. Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein: ‘A true American Patriot’ By Josh Christenson Published May 19, 2026, 7:55 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) lost Tuesday night’s House primary to President Trump’s hand-picked challenger, delivering another victory to the Make America Great Again movement Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein, a farmer and retired Navy SEAL, triumphed over Massie in the Bluegrass State’s Fourth Congressional District, 54.4% to 45.6%, with 74% of the vote counted when the Associated Press called the race a little before 8 p.m.
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