Republican Jewish Coalition Congratulates Captain Ed Gallrein on Decisive GOP Primary Election Victory over Thomas Massie

Washington, DC (May 19, 2026) - The Republican Jewish Coalition is thrilled to congratulate Captain Ed Gallrein on his impressive primary election victory, decisively winning the Republican nomination in Kentucky's 4th congressional district over Thomas Massie.

RJC CEO Matt Brooks said:

The RJC congratulates Ed Gallrein on his decisive primary victory tonight. Kentucky Republicans sent an unmistakable message: there is no place in the Republican Party for those who turn their back on the MAGA agenda. For years, the Republican Jewish Coalition has opposed Thomas Massie, and for good reason.

Massie has been a thorn in the side of President Trump, the Republican Party, and the Jewish community writ large, siding time and again with the far-left Squad on top issues of concern. In addition to opposing the Working Families Tax Cuts, opposing border security funding, and opposing Holocaust education funding, Massie has stood alone among House Republicans in opposing aid to our ally Israel, voting against bipartisan resolutions condemning antisemitism, and, in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack - the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust - Massie voted against emergency assistance for Israel as it fought a war for its very survival. His record is indefensible, and tonight, the Republican primary voters of Kentucky held him accountable.

Notably, Massie's conduct throughout this campaign-trafficking in antisemitism and bottom-of-the-barrel nativism at a time when Jew-hatred is on the rise-was wildly unacceptable and outrageous from an elected member of Congress.

We know that Ed Gallrein, a 5th-generation Kentucky farmer, decorated Navy SEAL, and true MAGA patriot, will serve with honor and distinction, as he has his entire career.

The RJC is incredibly gratified to stand with Ed Gallrein in this hard-fought campaign victory. The Republican Jewish Coalition and the RJC Victory Fund allocated $5 million dollars to support Ed Gallrein in this record-breaking Congressional primary.

Unlike the Democrats, who continue to appease and enable the worst elements of their radicalized party base, the RJC continues to lead the fight for Republican values, deploying significant resources in the most pivotal elections across the country.

We extend our deep gratitude to the Kentucky Republican voters who turned out tonight, and to every RJC member, donor, and grassroots supporter who made this victory possible.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, Thomas Massie. And congratulations, Captain Gallrein. On to November! 

Watch the RJC VF's Ads:
Ad #1: Ed Gallrein: Hero
Ad #2: Ed Gallrein: Trump-Endorsed
Ad #3: Gallrein & Trump or Massie who Stands with Iran

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The RJC is the national grassroots organization of Jewish Republicans and represents tens of thousands of Jewish Republicans across this country.