Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky upset a ‘David vs. Goliath’ win after defeating Massie
Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed candidate, won a surprising primary victory over incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer, received approximately 55% of the vote, marking a significant shift in voter sentiment towards candidates aligned with Trump. This upset is seen as part of a broader trend within the Republican Party favoring Trump-endorsed candidates.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated Thomas Massie in a GOP primary upset in Kentucky.
- ▪Gallrein secured roughly 55% of the vote compared to Massie's 45%.
- ▪The election result reflects Republican voters' support for candidates closely aligned with Donald Trump.
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Media Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky upset a ‘David vs. Goliath’ win after defeating Massie Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy SEAL, secured roughly 55% of the vote in Kentucky's 4th District By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 20, 2026 10:03am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ed Gallrein speaks out on primary victory over Thomas Massie in Kentucky Navy SEAL veteran and fifth-generation farmer Ed Gallrein shares insight on his primary win in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, on 'Hannity.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Trump-backed Republican Ed Gallrein declared victory Tuesday after defeating longtime Rep.
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