Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Incumbent Massie in Kentucky House Primary
Ed Gallrein defeated Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky's fourth congressional district primary on Tuesday. Gallrein received support from President Trump in the race.
thehindu.comGallrein, a farmer and former U.S. Navy Seal, received support from President Trump. The race was the most expensive House primary in history. Massie had served nearly 14 years in the House.
The ad stated that Massie had betrayed President Trump. President Trump described Massie as a "moron," "nut job," and "major sleazebag." He sent strategists Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio to support Gallrein. Pro-Israel groups spent millions of dollars against Massie.
Kentucky selected Andy Barr as their Senate nominee. Barr received an endorsement from President Trump. Trump-backed candidates performed well or advanced in other primary contests on Tuesday. A New York Times/Siena poll released on Monday showed President Trump's approval rating at 82% among Republicans. The same poll showed his overall approval rating at 37%.
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3 events- Tuesday
Ed Gallrein defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky House primary.
1 sourceThe Guardian - Monday
New York Times/Siena poll showed Trump's overall approval at 37%.
1 sourceThe Guardian - Recent weeks
Supreme Court gutted a major section of the Voting Rights Act.
1 sourceThe Guardian
Potential Impact
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Republicans will hold a primary in Texas pitting Ken Paxton against John Cornyn.
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Trump-backed candidates will face general election contests later this year.
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Redistricting changes may affect minority voter influence in some states.
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