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Massie's Kentucky primary race called — and Trump is already taking a victory lap

May 19, 2026Right

The Republican primary race in the 4th Congressional District of Kentucky between Ed Gallrein and incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie — the most expensive House primary in American history — came to a definitive end on Tuesday, and President Donald Trump is no doubt pleased with the results.With over 69% of the votes in, NBC News called the primary for Gallrein,…

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