Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger

NPR | By Sylvia Goodman

Published May 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM EDT

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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.

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Sylvia Goodman