Endorsement war brews among Kentucky Republicans ahead of primary election

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 796

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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LOUISVILLE — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr endorsed a candidate challenging a fellow Kentucky Republican, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, sparking an endorsement battle ahead of the state’s May primaries.

On Thursday, Barr, who is running for U.S. Senate, endorsed Ed Gallrein, who President Donald Trump has backed in the 4th Congressional District race in the northern part of the state. The president announced he was backing the Shelbyville Republican last fall after vowing for …

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