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Ed Gallrein defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Republican primary after Epstein files fight

Kentucky's official election-night results showed Ed Gallrein defeating incumbent Representative Thomas Massie in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Independent coverage tied the challenge to President Donald Trump's campaign against Massie, who had helped force votes and legislation on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.