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kentucky-election
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thehindu.compolitics32 days ago
Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
Ed Gallrein defeated seven-term Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. The outcome follows similar primary wins by Trump-endorsed candidates in Louisiana and Indiana.
foxnews.compolitics43 days ago
Republican Primary Challenges in Kentucky and Indiana Test Trump Influence
A May 9, 2026, Dispatch newsletter examined recent Republican primaries in Indiana and an upcoming one in Kentucky involving Rep. Thomas Massie. Trump endorsed challengers to eight Indiana state senators who blocked a congressional redistricting effort last fall. The article also…
abcnews.go.compolitics50 days ago
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr; Nate Morris Drops Out of Kentucky Senate Primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. Nate Morris exited the race and stated he would join the Trump administration. The seat is being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader.
themarysue.compolitics50 days agoUpdated
Trump Endorses Opponent of Kentucky Senate Candidate and Invites Him to Join Administration
Republican Nate Morris withdrew from the Kentucky Senate race after President Donald Trump requested he serve in the administration as an ambassador. Trump subsequently endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the seat. Morris, previously critical of rivals linked to retiring Sen. Mitch McCon…
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Washington Examinerpolitics51 days ago
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the Kentucky Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Trump also asked rival candidate Nate Morris to drop out, with Morris agreeing to join the Trump administration. The endorsement comes w…