Massie challenger raises $1.2 million in final quarter of 2025
Ed Gallrein, recruited by Trump and backed by a super PAC, has raised $1.2 million to challenge Rep. Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District Republican primary.
- Ed Gallrein raised $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to his campaign spokesperson Lance Trover.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Gallrein, believing he will partner to promote economic goals and oppose the "woke agenda."
- Gallrein aims to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in the May 2026 primary election.
- Massie has faced criticism from Trump and Republicans for opposing key parts of Trump's agenda, including important legislation.
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Trump-Backed Thomas Massie Opponent Raises Massive Campaign Fund Total to Close 2025
Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein is raking in cash to defeat Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in November’s midterm elections. Gallrein, a fifth-generation Kentucky farmer and former Navy SEAL, reported […] The post Trump-Backed Thomas Massie Opponent Raises Massive Campaign Fund Total to Close 2025 appeared first on The Western Journal.
Thomas Massie’s Primary Opponent is Raising a LOT of Money.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and GOP challenger to Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), raised $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, his campaign announced.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie, President Donald J. Trump, and campaign spokesman Lance Trover.WHEN & WHERE: The fundraising announcement came in December 2025, with the GOP primary for Kentucky’s fourth congressional district scheduled …
Massie challenger raises $1.2 million in final quarter of 2025
Ed Gallrein, the Republican primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) backed by President Donald Trump, said Friday that he had raised $1.2 million in the final quarter of 2025, a sizable sum that puts him in strong financial shape in preparation for a grueling race against Massie. Gallrein’s fundraising haul signals that he’s a more viable candidate than Massie’s previous challengers, and highlights the power of Trump’s endorsement. Trump…
Trump-Backed Thomas Massie Opponent Ed Gallrein Raises Massive Sum To Close 2025
Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein is raking in cash to defeat Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in November’s midterm elections. Gallrein, a fifth generation Kentucky farmer and former Navy Seal, reported a $1.2 million haul in the fourth quarter, which runs from October to December. He secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in October upon entering […]
Trump-Backed Massie Opponent Raises Massive Sum To Close Out 2025
Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein is raking in cash to defeat Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in November’s midterm elections. Gallrein, a fifth generation Kentucky farmer and former Navy Seal, reported a $1.2 million haul in the fourth quarter, which runs from October to December. He secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in October upon entering […]
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