Key Primary Races in Georgia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania Shape Political Landscape Polls closed Tuesday in several states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, as voters cast ballots in critical primary races. In Kentucky, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his bid for re-election to challenger Ed Gallrein, marking what is believed to be the most expensive House primary in history. The race saw intense outside spending, with pro-Israel groups and GOP megadonors funneling millions to oust Massie, who had clashed with President Donald Trump over policy positions. Gallrein, backed by AIPAC and the Republican Jewish Coalition, received support from Miriam Adelson, a major GOP donor. Massie, who ran for his eighth term, defended his voting record, claiming he aligned with Trump 90% of the time, but admitted the president and allies were frustrated by his defiance on issues like the Iran war and the Epstein files. Trump, who campaigned for Gallrein, criticized Massie as the "worst congressman in the long and storied history of the Republican Party," calling him an "obstructionist and a fool." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Gallrein's campaign, warning against "constant obstruction" in Washington. Massie suggested Hegseth's involvement signaled a campaign in trouble, noting the secretary of war would not travel to Kentucky if his candidate was ahead. House Speaker Mike Johnson avoided taking sides but emphasized the need for a "more reliable vote" in the divided Republican conference. In Georgia, the governor's race saw Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and health care executive Rick Jackson advance to a June runoff for the GOP nomination, while former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination.#aipac #thomas_massie #ed_gallrein #republican_jewish_coalition #miriam_adelson
