Kentucky GOP
Coverage of Kentucky GOP in the Nexus archive.
- Speaker Johnson says Massie was a ‘thorn in my side for a long time’
Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in the Kentucky GOP primary, calling him a 'thorn in my side' due to his voting record. Massie was defeated in the primary and Johnson expressed no personal animosity. The comments reflect tension within the GOP.
- Speaker Johnson says he’s ‘not surprised’ by Massie’s loss in Kentucky GOP primary
Speaker Mike Johnson commented on Rep. Thomas Massie's loss in the Kentucky GOP primary, stating he was not surprised due to President Trump's endorsement power. Massie, a vocal Trump critic, lost to Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein. The loss reflects the significant influence of Trump's endorsements in Republican primaries.
- Trump-backed Gallrein ousts Massie in Kentucky GOP primary, ABC News projects
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses his reelection bid to Ed Gallrein, who was backed by President Donald Trump. ABC News projects Gallrein as the winner in the Kentucky GOP primary. This outcome marks a significant development in the state's Republican party.
- Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein unseats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein has unseated Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky GOP primary, marking a significant shift in the state's Republican representation. This outcome may have implications for the party's direction and policies. The election result is seen as a notable upset
- Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate Republican primary, distancing himself from self-styled MAGA candidate Nate Morris, who received $10 million from Elon Musk. The endorsement is expected to secure Barr's nomination over Daniel Cameron, shifting focus to the general election.