"Massie, a conservative known for repeatedly breaking with his own party, provoked Trump's anger after opposing US strikes on Iran and backing efforts to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the seven-term congressman is facing a heavily funded challenge from Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by the president. With more than $20m spent on the race ahead of Tuesday's vote, the Kentucky primary is shaping up as a major test of Trump's grip over the Republican Party, and whether Republican voters will side with the president or a legislator who has built his reputation on defying party leadership."
"Two Republican contests are expected to draw national attention in Kentucky: the US Senate primary and the battle for the 4th District, Donald Trump's effort to unseat Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has transformed Kentucky's 4th District primary into one of the most closely watched and expensive races of the US midterm season. Massie, a conservative known for repeatedly breaking with his own party, provoked Trump's anger after opposing US strikes on Iran and backing efforts to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein."
"Kentucky is also holding primaries for the open US Senate seat being vacated by longtime Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who has served seven terms. On the Republican side, the crowded field includes US Representative Andy Barr, who has Trump's endorsement, and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Democrats are also competing in the Senate race, congressional contests, state legislature elections and local races across Kentucky."
"Kentucky voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, for the primary election. Polling stations will open at 6am (10:00 GMT) local time and close at 6pm (22:00 GMT) local time. Voters who are still in line when polls close will still be allowed to cast their ballots. Most of Kentucky is in the Eastern Time Zone, so polls there will close at 6pm ET (22:00 GMT). In the western part of the state, which follows Central Time, polls will close at 6pm local time, equivalent to 7pm ET (23:00 GMT)."
Kentucky’s Republican primaries draw national attention through the US Senate contest and the 4th District race. Donald Trump’s effort to unseat Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has made the 4th District primary closely watched and expensive. Massie is a conservative known for repeatedly breaking with his own party, including opposing US strikes on Iran and supporting efforts to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. He faces a heavily funded challenge from Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by the president. More than $20 million has been spent ahead of Tuesday’s vote. The primary is framed as a test of Trump’s grip on the Republican Party and whether voters back the president or a defiant legislator. Kentucky also holds a Republican primary for Mitch McConnell’s open Senate seat, with candidates including Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron, while Democrats compete across multiple races statewide.
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