Framing Analysis
Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for Kentucky's congressional district, winning 54.9% to 45.1%. AIPAC spent over $9 million in independent expenditures supporting Gallrein, while Donald Trump endorsed the challenger. Marjorie Taylor Greene retired in April 2026 and was replaced by Clay Fuller in a special election.