Thomas Massie’s Opponent Received Most Of His Donations From Outside Kentucky
Thomas Massie's opponent, Ed Gallrein, received a majority of his campaign donations from outside Kentucky. Despite Massie's significant fundraising efforts, Gallrein won the primary election with a 9-point margin after receiving Donald Trump's endorsement. The election was marked by substantial spending from pro-Israel lobbyists and a generational divide in voter support.
- ▪Thomas Massie received 1,119 donations from individuals in Kentucky, while Ed Gallrein received only 98.
- ▪Gallrein defeated Massie by a 9-point margin in the primary election, securing 54.9% of the vote.
- ▪Pro-Israel lobbyists spent over $9 million to support Gallrein's campaign against Massie.
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Elections Thomas Massie’s Opponent Received Most Of His Donations From Outside Kentucky (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 20, 2026 1:43 PM ET May 20, 2026 1:43 PM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie received significantly more donations from his home state than his opponent, Republican congressional candidate Ed Gallrein.
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