Trump-backed nominees dominate primary contests as president tightens party vicegrip
President Donald Trump celebrated significant victories for his endorsed candidates in recent GOP primary elections. Notably, Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, marking a historic and costly primary. The election saw over $32 million spent, making it the most expensive primary in U.S. House history.
- ▪Ed Gallrein won the GOP primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District with nearly 55% of the vote.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat ends his congressional career, which included criticism of Trump.
- ▪The primary was the most expensive in U.S. House history, with over $32 million spent on the race.
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Democrat Elections Trump-backed nominees dominate primary contests as president tightens party vicegrip Rep Thomas Massie lost to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky after $32M was spent on the race overall By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 20, 2026 2:25pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ed Gallrein thanks Trump after Kentucky primary win Fox News contributor Kaylee McGhee White and Republican strategist Luke Ball discuss Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein’s victory over Rep.
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