Thomas Massie files to run in 2028 after losing to Trump pick Ed Gallrein
Thomas Massie has filed to run for the US House of Representatives in 2028 after losing a primary election to Ed Gallrein. Despite his defeat, Massie remains active in politics and is considering his future candidacy options. The recent primary was marked by significant outside funding and intense campaigning.
- ▪Thomas Massie lost to Ed Gallrein in a primary election with a 55-45 margin.
- ▪He has filed to run for the 2028 House race to continue his political operations.
- ▪The recent primary was the most expensive in congressional history, with over 94% of funding coming from outside Kentucky.
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Thomas Massie at an election night watch party in Hebron, Kentucky, on 19 May. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/APView image in fullscreenThomas Massie at an election night watch party in Hebron, Kentucky, on 19 May. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/APRepublicansThomas Massie files to run in 2028 after losing to Trump pick Ed GallreinKentucky conservative says ‘I haven’t made a final decision about which office to seek, if I run’George ChidiTue 26 May 2026 09.51 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 09.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThomas Massie is planning his comeback.The conservative Kentucky congressman filed to run again for the US House of Representatives in 2028, less than a week after losing to Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger Ed Gallrein 55-45 in a bruising primary.The US…
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