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 fell the Kentucky GOP primary to Gallrein, Trump-endorsed. Massie acknowledged defeat after the results. The race featured as one of the costliest in House history, and a test of Trump's influence in the party. Trump publicly backed Gallrein while Massie attacked Trump on specific votes. Gallrein wins the nomination to the general election matchup in a deeply Republican district, facing Melissa Strange, a Democrat. Massie served since 2012 and came under Trump's pressure in part by calling for Jeffrey Epstein file release and denouncing the war in Iran.