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.comRep. Thomas Massie fell the state Republican primary to Gallrein, Trump-endorsed. Massie acknowledged defeat once results came in. The race featured as one of the costliest in House history, and a measure of Donald Trump's influence in the party. Trump publicly backed Gallrein while Massie criticized Trump on certain votes. Gallrein moves forward to the general election matchup in a deeply Republican district, facing Democrat Melissa Strange. Massie has served since 2012 and fell into Trump's crosshairs in part by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and speaking out against the war in Iran.