Ed Gallrein
R
Defeated incumbent Thomas Massie in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.
Ed Gallrein is the Republican nominee for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, a farmer, business owner and U.S. Navy veteran. He campaigns on cutting taxes, reducing federal spending, border security, and gun rights.[1]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Campaigns on cutting taxes and reducing federal spending.[1]
“cut taxes, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home to Kentucky.”
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says he would work with President Trump to finish the border wall and fully fund Border Patrol and ICE.[1]
“team up with President Trump to finish the wall, fully fund Border Patrol & ICE, and finally secure the border once and for all.”
- OpposesStricter gun laws
Says he will protect the right to keep and bear arms without compromise.[1]
“as a lifelong defender of freedom and warrior for our Nation, Gallrein will protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise.”
In their words — priorities
- On the economy, Gallrein said he would work to "cut taxes, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home to Kentucky."[1]
Background
Campaign money
Raised $3.6M · spent $3.4M · $179K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗