Ed Gallrein
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Who is this?
Edward Gibson Gallrein III (born April 20, 1958) is an American farmer and retired Navy SEAL officer. A member of the Republican Party, Gallrein is its nominee in the United States House of Representatives election for Kentucky's fourth congressional district in 2026. Gallrein defeated Republican incumbent Thomas Massie in the most expensive primary election in U.S. congressional history, advancing to the general election against Democratic nominee Melissa Strange. Gallrein was endorsed by President Donald Trump, with the race largely seen as a referendum on Trump's second presidency amid the 2026 Iran war.
Career
- 1958Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Kentucky
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: military personnel, politician
What happened recently
Rep. Thomas Massie concedes defeat to Ed Gallrein after losing Kentucky GOP primary
Kentucky House District 4 Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Gallrein, Strange Projected Winners
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WATCH: Rep. Thomas Massie's full concession speech after defeat in Kentucky GOP primary
Here's what the Kentucky election results tell us about Ed Gallrein's win over Thomas Massie
Map shows how Kentucky counties voted in 4th District race between Massie and Gallrein
Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky upset a ‘David vs. Goliath’ win after defeating Massie
Who is Ed Gallrein? Trump endorsed Republican defeats Thomas Massie in primary
Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein calls Kentucky win a ‘David vs. Goliath’ victory after defeating Massie
Thomas Massie Mocks Ed Gallrein With Parting Shot After Conceding Kentucky Primary
Primary elections: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP
Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP. See how the day unfolded.
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump
Trump-endorsed Gallrein wins heated Northern Kentucky Republican primary against incumbent Massie
Massie: Hegseth campaign stop in Kentucky shows Trump-backed challenger’s bid is ‘imploding’
‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein
Kentucky voters make their choice today: Thomas Massie, or a former Navy SEAL picked by Trump to beat him
America’s Hottest Primary Has Clues About What’s Coming After Trump. It’s Not Pretty.
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