Trump-Backed Challenger Tests Massie's Grip on Kentucky's 4th District
TL;DR
In Kentucky’s 4th District, Rep. Thomas Massie faces his toughest primary since 2012 after President Trump endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein and anti-Massie groups pour in millions in ads; polls show Massie with a narrow lead, underscoring Trump’s influence but also its limits in a district that spans Louisville’s eastern suburbs, the Cincinnati metro area, and rural Appalachia. Massie defends a district-focused record on spending, foreign policy, and constituent services, while Gallrein leverages Trump backing and local grievances to close the gap; the race remains highly competitive as May’s primary approaches.
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