Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary - Live Results
The ballot includes a costly GOP Senate contest and a closely watched House primary, with more than $30 million in ad spending on the 4th District race.
- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Kentucky voters headed to the polls for primary elections featuring high-stakes contests for U.S. Senate, Louisville mayor, and various local offices across the commonwealth.
- With longtime U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell retiring after seven terms, candidates from both parties are vying to secure nominations for the open seat in the November general election.
- President Donald Trump's influence remains central in the 4th Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie faces challenger Ed Gallrein in a contest with more than $30 million in ad revenue.
- For the first time, Louisville's mayoral and Metro Council races are nonpartisan, meaning the top two vote-getters in today's primary advance directly to the general election.
- Polls close at 6 p.m. across Kentucky, as officials monitor final turnout to determine which candidates will move forward to compete in the November general election.
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Kentucky Vote Results - Ed Gallrein vs Thomas Massie, Open Discussion Thread
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KY Election Results: Andy Barr for Senate; Ed Gallerain Projected Winner, Bye Massie1
The Senate candidate to replace Mitch McConnell will be Andy Barr. Andy Barr Andy Barr, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Senate GOP Primary Andy Barr has won handily over David Cameron. The winner in the 4th District is Ed Gallrein Campaign photo House GOP Primary Decision Desk HQ projects Ed Gallrein wins the KY US House 4 Republican Primary#DecisionMade: 7:41 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/fKQgbMNKzd — Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ…
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