Who is Ed Gallrein? Navy SEAL and farmer who could oust Thomas Massie in Kentucky
Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a tough primary challenge from former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th District. The race has garnered significant attention and funding, making it one of the most expensive House primaries in history. With polls showing a competitive landscape, voter turnout will be crucial for both candidates.
- ▪Massie is seeking re-election while Gallrein aims to secure the Republican nomination.
- ▪The primary election is set for Tuesday, with polls indicating a close race between the two candidates.
- ▪Over $32 million has been spent on the race, making it the most expensive House primary on record.
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The clock is ticking on Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to convince Kentucky he deserves another term in the House, as he engages in a duel with former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to secure the state’s Republican nomination. Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race that decides who will head to the general election in November to represent Kentucky’s 4th District. Recommended Stories Spencer Pratt is ‘for the dogs’ in animal abuse campaign Karen Bass fires back at Spencer Pratt’s ‘violent’ AI campaign ads Spanberger concedes defeat on redistricting and says 2026 elections will use old map How tight is the race? Three recent polls have Gallrein in the lead or in a dead heat with Massie ahead of the Tuesday primary; another has Massie with a slim advantage.
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