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Ed Gallrein, Thomas Massie, Donald Trump
Kentucky, USA
May 20, 2026
Verified: May 20, 2026
"Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Republican Thomas Massie in a Kentucky primary. The race was the most expensive US House nomination battle in history, with over $33 million spent by PACs. Massie was a prominent critic of Trump, clashing over foreign policy and fiscal legislation."
"Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Republican Thomas Massie in a Kentucky primary. The race was the most expensive US House nomination battle in history, with over $33 million spent by PACs. Massie was a prominent critic of Trump, clashing over foreign policy and fiscal legislation."
"the news mentions a $20m effort to oust Massie, whereas the previous reports record cites over $33m in PAC spending."
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Author: Mike Lofgren
This book provides a deep analysis of the internal ideological shifts within the Republican Party, explaining how populist movements and the influence of PACs have fundamentally altered the landscape of primary elections and the relationship between incumbents and the party base.
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