Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie was defeated in the Kentucky primary by Ed Gallrein, who received 54.4 percent of the vote. This election is seen as a reflection of Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party, as Gallrein was backed by Trump's endorsement and significant financial support. Massie's loss highlights the challenges faced by dissenting voices within the party amid Trump's tightening grip.
- ▪Thomas Massie lost to Ed Gallrein in the Kentucky primary with 45.6 percent of the vote.
- ▪The primary was marked by over $32 million spent on advertising, making it one of the most expensive in US history.
- ▪Gallrein's campaign was significantly supported by Trump's endorsement and pro-Trump political lobby groups.
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primaryWith an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie’s 45.6 percent.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoHouse representative Thomas Massie, left, and Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky Ed Gallrein [AP Photo]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos, AFP and The Associated PressPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026US President Donald Trump has tightened his grip on the Republican Party as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to openly challenge his authority.Congressman Thomas Massie‘s defeat, which was predicted by US news networks,…
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