Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his primary race to challenger Ed Gallrein, who is backed by former President Trump. This defeat comes after Massie faced criticism for voting against Trump on certain issues. The primary results indicate a shift in support within the Republican Party in Kentucky.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie was unseated by GOP candidate Ed Gallrein in the Kentucky primary.
- ▪Gallrein received backing from former President Trump during the campaign.
- ▪Massie's voting record included clashes with Trump, contributing to his primary loss.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 42 hours. Coverage spans 5 points on the political spectrum — 1 left, 4 lean left, 4 centre, 2 lean right, 3 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Massie loses primary challenge in victory for Trump — Axios
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Elections Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger May 19, 202610:48 PM ET By Sylvia Goodman Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger Listen · 3:35 3:35 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5827729/nx-s1-9777208" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> A Kentucky primary has resulted in Rep. Thomas Massie being unseated by GOP primary candidate Ed Gallrein. Massie clashed with President Trump, voting against his party. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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