|
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
|
|
Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.
|
|
Mr. Gallrein ran with President Trump's support.
|
|
Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.
|
|
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
|
|
With Sen. Tommy Tuberville running for governor, his Senate seat is open. The race is not expected to be competitive and the seat is expected to remain Republican.
|
|
;Resize=(620)) Multiple U.S. media outlets are projecting Ed Gallrein as the winner in the Republican primary vote in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Thomas Massie. The result adds to a growing number of Trump-backed primary challengers who have defeated Republican lawmakers who have angered the president in his second term.
|
|
President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an endorsement in the Texas Senate primary, backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Republican incumbent John Cornyn.
|
|
