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Massie challenges Trump-backed pick in Kentucky primary
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Maverick Rep. Thomas Massie faces President’s pick in a costly Kentucky Republican primary.
WHO: Thomas Massie
WHAT: Massie battles the president’s pick in a bitter Kentucky Republican primary contest.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
WHERE: Kentucky
WHY: The primary contest pits Massie against the president’s pick.
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