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Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky House GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, CBS News projects

CBS News projects that Rep. Thomas Massie has lost Kentucky's House primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, the latest Republican incumbent to fall to a Trump-backed candidate. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.

Published May 20, 2026, 12:12 AM

Updated May 20, 2026, 12:36 AM1.1K

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Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky House GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, CBS News projects

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