Trump-backed Kentucky Republican wins Massie House seat

Sudiksha Kochi·The Hill·November 3, 2026

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Republican Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and farmer, is projected to win in the race to represent Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, a seat currently held by President Trump critic Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky), according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Gallrein, whom Trump endorsed, defeated Democrat Melissa Strange and libertarian Jeremy Todd for the seat.…

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