Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky
Ed Gallrein won the Republican nomination for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie. This victory is seen as a significant win for former President Donald Trump in his efforts to reshape the GOP. The primary was marked by unprecedented spending, totaling over $32 million, making it the most expensive House primary in history.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie for the Republican nomination in Kentucky.
- ▪The primary was the most expensive in history, with over $32 million spent.
- ▪Trump-aligned groups invested more than $7 million to support Gallrein's campaign.
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Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) for the Republican nomination for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, delivering President Donald Trump one of the biggest victories yet in his campaign to purge dissenters from the GOP. The loss likely ends Massie’s 14-year career in the House and closes out the most expensive House primary in history, with more than $32 million spent overall. Trump-aligned groups poured more than $7 million into the race, while pro-Israel organizations spent another $9 million to unseat Massie.
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