Kentucky battle for Rep. Thomas Massie’s seat is the most expensive House primary race in history
The primary race for Rep. Thomas Massie's seat in Kentucky has become the most expensive in U.S. history, with over $32 million spent on political ads. Massie faces a significant challenge from Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein, who has criticized Massie's past votes against the president's agenda. This election serves as a test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party following recent defeats of other GOP members who opposed him.
- ▪The primary race has seen over $32 million in political ad spending.
- ▪Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL, is challenging Massie with Trump's endorsement.
- ▪Massie has received support from several prominent Republican figures despite the challenges.
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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Politics Kentucky battle for Rep. Thomas Massie’s seat is the most expensive House primary race in history By Josh Christenson and Ryan King Published May 18, 2026, 3:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — The Kentucky rumble over Rep. Thomas Massie’s seat in Congress is the most expensive House primary race in US history, with tens of millions of dollars spent on political advertisements and President Trump demanding that the libertarian-minded Republican be beaten.
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