Kentucky’s Big Vote: Who Wins the House Race?

Tuesday’s elections aren’t just about local choices—they’re a test of political power. In Kentucky’s Fourth District, a heated battle is underway between Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, backed by former President Donald Trump. Trump’s full support for Gallrein shows how much this race matters. He even sent a top ally, Pete Hegseth, to campaign in person. But why is this small district so important? The bigger picture? Trump’s recent wins have reshaped Republican strategy. After pushing out opponents in Indiana and Louisiana, his influence is stronger than ever. Legal changes, like a Supreme Court decision weakening voting rights protections, give red states more freedom to redraw district lines. Even in Virginia, courts rejected gerrymandering that helped Democrats. This Kentucky race could be another step in reshaping power.Other states are voting too. Georgia’s primaries could decide who replaces term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp and who faces Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Alabama’s races include a governor’s race where Sen. Tommy Tuberville is switching to run for higher office. Meanwhile, Oregon, Idaho, and Pennsylvania have their own key contests. Polls close at different times: 7 PM in Georgia and Kentucky, 8 PM in Alabama and Pennsylvania, 10 PM in Idaho, and 11 PM in Oregon. The results will show how much Trump’s influence really matters—and whether voters are following his lead.