Thomas Massie files to run in 2028 after losing to Trump pick Ed Gallrein
Summary
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie lost a tough primary race in 2024 to Ed Gallrein, who was supported by President Donald Trump. Despite the defeat, Massie filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House again in 2028 but has not decided which office he will seek.Key Facts
- Thomas Massie is a conservative U.S. House member from Kentucky.
- He lost the 2024 Republican primary to Ed Gallrein by 55% to 45%.
- President Trump supported Gallrein and celebrated Massie’s loss.
- Massie filed with the Federal Election Commission to run again in 2028.
- Massie has seven months left in his current term.
- The 2024 primary was the most expensive House primary ever.
- Over 94% of campaign money was from outside Kentucky.
- Massie criticized the use of artificial intelligence in political ads during the campaign.
- Massie is known for opposing some Trump policies and co-authoring a bill related to the Epstein Files.
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