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Today, 4:19 am

Knock three times . . .  On the cieling if you Trump me..

Surrender Thy Egos to the Lord.   Jesus loves Iran more.

What were the general results in the recent 2026 primary election in the US in which Thomas Massie KY 6 Lost..  What happened in the other elections that day?  Are there any noteable trends?

In the major primary elections held on May 19, 2026, Donald Trump’s extensive influence over the Republican Party was solidified when incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District (rather than the 6th, where an open race took place to succeed Rep. Andy Barr). Massie, a libertarian-leaning independent voice, was defeated by Trump-endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in what became the most expensive U.S. House primary in history.Beyond Kentucky, voters went to the polls in five other states—Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Idaho—revealing distinct trends for both major parties ahead of the November midterms.What Happened in Other State Elections That Day?Alabama: In the race to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville (who is vacated his seat to run for governor), the Republican primary is heading to a June 16 runoff. Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore advanced to the runoff alongside Jared Hudson after neither secured 50% of the vote.Georgia: In a highly anticipated Republican Senate primary to determine who will challenge Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff, no candidate crossed the 50% threshold. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will face off in a June 16 runoff election.Pennsylvania: The night highlighted the institutional strength of Democrats aiming to flip competitive, Republican-held U.S. House seats. It was a particularly successful night for Governor Josh Shapiro, as all three candidates he endorsed in contested races won their primaries.Oregon: Democratic Governor Tina Kotek easily defended her seat against nine primary challengers. On the local ballot, Oregon voters heavily rejected a proposed gas tax increase amid high inflation and spiking pump prices related to the ongoing war in Iran.Notable Trends in the Primaries1. Trump's Ultimate "Revenge Tour" and Enforcement of LoyaltyMassie's defeat proved that defying Trump remains a fatal gamble in a Republican primary. Trump aggressively targeted Massie after the congressman voted against key funding bills and war power resolutions, and pushed for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. By installing Gallrein, Trump demonstrated that his endorsement can dislodge even well-established, multi-term incumbent lawmakers.2. Localized Democratic Unity and Gubernatorial InfluenceWhile national dynamics heavily focus on Trump, mainstream Democratic establishment figures showed great strength. Governor Josh Shapiro’s clean sweep of endorsements in Pennsylvania underlines how localized, highly popular state executives are effectively steering the party's choice of nominees toward pragmatic candidates calibrated for competitive swing districts.3. Hyper-Expensive Single-District WarsMassie’s race underscored a trend where unprecedented millions in national GOP donor and PAC money flow into a single primary district to make an example out of an incumbent.4. Cost-of-Living Backlash Affecting PolicyThe decisive rejection of Oregon's gas tax increase points to a broader electorate trend: voters are highly sensitive to inflation and economic pain. Any policy perceived as adding a direct financial burden during international crises (such as the war in Iran) faces intense voter blowback, even in solidly blue states.