Massie Faces $32 Million Fight in Kentucky GOP Primary Tuesday
Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in a Kentucky primary where spending has topped $32 million, the costliest House primary on record.
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Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in a Kentucky primary where spending has topped $32 million, the costliest House primary on record.

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