Bye Bye, Massie: Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein Projected to Win KY's 4th Congressional District GOP Primary
Ed Gallrein has been projected to win the GOP primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Thomas Massie. This primary was notable for being the most expensive House primary in U.S. history and highlighted the influence of Donald Trump's endorsement. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, campaigned on a message aligned with Trump's ideals, suggesting a shift in representation for the district.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated longtime Rep. Thomas Massie in the GOP primary.
- ▪The primary was the most expensive House primary in U.S. history.
- ▪Gallrein's campaign was endorsed by Donald Trump, who criticized Massie's tactics during the race.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 42 hours. Coverage spans 5 points on the political spectrum — 1 left, 5 lean left, 4 centre, 2 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary in another blow for Trump's GOP critics — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump — ABC News — Politics
- ▪ Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger — NPR — Politics
- ▪ BREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses Primary Against Trump-Backed Challenger — The Bulwark
- ▪ Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky Republican primary — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie Loses to Trump-Backed Challenger in Heated Primary — TIME — Top
- ▪ Trump scores major victory with Massie’s primary defeat in Kentucky — The Hill
- ▪ Trump Nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Primary To Ed Gallrein, Major Victory For Trump — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Massie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger Gallrein — Daily Signal
- ▪ Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC — The Intercept
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Bye Bye, Massie: Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein Projected to Win KY's 4th Congressional District GOP Primary By Sister Toldjah | 7:47 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jon Cherry The 4th Congressional District GOP primary race in Kentucky is another one that promised to test the power of an endorsement from President Donald Trump. And, just like the Louisiana Senate GOP primary, this one did not disappoint, as Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein defeated longtime Rep. Thomas Massie in what turned out to be the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, one which pitted some prominent Republican figures against each other.
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