Massie loses to Trump-backed challenger in Kentucky primary
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
www.bbc.comThomas Massie lost the Kentucky Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a Trump-endorsed challenger. Massie conceded after results were announced. The race featured as among the costliest in House history, and a test of Trump's influence in the party. Trump publicly backed Gallrein while Massie criticized Trump on some votes. Gallrein wins the nomination to the final election in a strongly Republican district, facing Democrat Melissa Strange. Massie was first elected in 2012 and fell into Trump's crosshairs in part by calling for Jeffrey Epstein file release and speaking out against the war in Iran.