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Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein ousts Rep. Massie in Kentucky | The Highland County Press Skip to main content User account menu Real Estate Monthly About Links Photos Videos Main navigation In The News Headlines Social Education Sports Hillsboro Greenfield Lynchburg-Clay Fairfield Whiteoak Opinions Rory Ryan Steve Roush Jim Thompson Christine Tailer Dr. Andy Bowman Letters to the Editor Fr. Mike Paraniuk Calendar Obituaries Classifieds Menu second Birth Announcements Engagement Announcements Wedding Announcements Letter to the Editor Submit Calendar Item Submit Classified Ad Blame Pennsylvania – and Obama’s former attorney general – for the gerrymander mania Opinions 20 May 2026 Bright Local School Board to meet June 24 Education 20 May 2026 Voting Rights Act never mandated racial districts Op

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Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein ousts Rep. Massie in Kentucky | The Highland County Press Skip to main content User account menu Real Estate Monthly About Links Photos Videos Main navigation In The News Headlines Social Education Sports Hillsboro Greenfield Lynchburg-Clay Fairfield Whiteoak Opinions Rory Ryan Steve Roush Jim Thompson Christine Tailer Dr. Andy Bowman Letters to the Editor Fr. Mike Paraniuk Calendar Obituaries Classifieds Menu second Birth Announcements Engagement Announcements Wedding Announcements Letter to the Editor Submit Calendar Item Submit Classified Ad Blame Pennsylvania – and Obama’s former attorney general – for the gerrymander mania Opinions 20 May 2026 Bright Local School Board to meet June 24 Education 20 May 2026 Voting Rights Act never mandated racial districts Opinions 20 May 2026 Gist Settlement Legacy cookout June 13 Social 20 May 2026 Rural King announces Memorial Day event featuring Joey Chestnut in Terre Haute, launching nationwide qualifier series Sports 19 May 2026 SHAC recognizes outgoing board member McCoy Sports Fairfield 19 May 2026 Stone Lab workshops to help students, job seekers, professionals gain new skills Education 19 May 2026 Green Devils earn SHAC track and field title Sports 19 May 2026 Breadcrumb Home / In The News / In The News / Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein ousts Rep. Massie in Kentucky In The News 20 May 2026 Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein ousts Rep. Massie in Kentucky By Andrew Rice The Center Square Rep. Andy Barr and Ed Gallrein secured partisan nominations in high-profile Kentucky primary races Tuesday, according to multiple outlets. President Donald Trump's endorsement appeared critical for both candidates. Gallrein, a farmer and business owner, rode the political capital and the endorsement of President Donald Trump to defeat long-time Congressman Thomas Massie, who has served in Kentucky's fourth congressional district since 2012. Massie drew the ire of Trump for his continued pressure on the administration about the Jeffery Epstein files and the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump surrogates Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth both made campaign apperances for Gallrein. “Fourth district voters appreciate having an independent conservative voice who works for them,” Massie said Gallrein has spoken out about Massie’s voting record and criticized his lack of support for Trump’s agenda, including Massie’s vote seeking to restrict Trump’s authority in the conflict with Iran. "If we do not take advantage of this narrow window of opportunity we have, history will punish us," Gallrein said at a campaign event on Monday. Trump has called Massie is "fraudulent" and the "Worst Congressman in the History of our Country" before polls closed on Tuesday. "Thomas Massie is a terrible congressman, he's been a terrible congressman from day one," Trump said to reporters on Tuesday. "I don't think he's a Republican, I think he's actually a Democrat, he's not a libertarian, he's really a De

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