Republican Ed Gallrein is projected to have won Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Melissa Strange, LEX18 and WCPO 9 reported, citing Associated Press projections^1,2.

Gallrein had been endorsed by President Donald Trump and faced Strange in the general election^1,2. He won the Republican nomination by defeating Rep. Thomas Massie, who had held the seat since 2014^1,2.

WCPO 9 said Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer, beat Massie in May in what it called the most expensive U.S. House primary in history². LEX18 described the district as covering much of northern Kentucky, including suburban counties around Cincinnati and Louisville¹.

Trump previously appeared with Gallrein at a rally at Northern Kentucky University, WCPO 9 reported². Gallrein told that crowd, “So when President Trump called, I got off the tractor, I left the farm and I answered that call”².

Gallrein’s campaign website, as summarized by WCPO 9, listed five priorities: the economy, border security, gun rights, protecting the unborn, and ending what it called a “woke agenda”². WCPO 9 said he is due to succeed Massie in January 2027².

Neither report published unofficial vote totals or a statement from Strange. LEX18 called the account a developing story¹.

Sources

1. LEX18Ed Gallrein wins election for US House District 4 seatNov 3, 8:50 PM
2. WCPO 9Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Democrat Melissa Strange for US House seat in KentuckyNov 3, 8:47 PM

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