Tea party candidate Thomas Massie has won the GOP nomination in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. Massie has the backing of many national tea party groups and of U.S. Senator Rand Paul. The Lewis County Judge-Executive gathered just under half of the vote in a seven person primary, greatly out-distancing his two closest contenders. Massie campaign manager […]
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No Surprises Expected in Most Congressional Primaries
Residents of Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District will see a spirited primary Tuesday, but that won’t be the case elsewhere. While there are primaries in most of Kentucky’s five other congressional districts, none are as competitive or as closely-followed as the race in Northern Kentucky. In the Sixth District, Republican Andy Barr is expected to easily […]
In Kentucky’s Fourth District, Candidates Make Final Push for Votes
With one week to go before Kentucky’s primary, the seven GOP candidates vying to replace Congressman Geoff Davis are making their final pitch for votes. Gary Moore, Thomas Massie and Alecia Webb-Edgington are considered the frontrunners, based on endorsements and financial reports. Massie has earned Senator Rand Paul’s endorsement, while Webb-Edgington’s supporters include Davis and […]
Massie: Rand Paul Needs Backup in Washington
Lewis County Judge-Executive Thomas Massie is not disappointed that he didn’t receive Sen. Rand Paul’s official endorsement in the crowded Republic primary for Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District race. But the small business owner is making his connection to the Senator well known. The two attended a meeting of the League of Kentucky Property Owners on […]
Internal Poll Shows Massie Leading Packed Primary
Republican congressional candidate Thomas Massie released an internal poll showing him leading the crowded primary race for Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional seat. The poll of approximately 800 likely voters conducted by Wenzel Strategies shows Massie up by 10 points over state Rep. Alecia Webb-Edgington, who comes in second. Massie gobbles up 32 percent, Webb-Edgington has 22 […]
Moore Outraises Congressional Opponents
Republican congressional candidate Gary Moore had the most successful fundraising effort of the nine candidates seeking to replace Congressman Geoff Davis in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. In the first quarter, Moore, who is the Boone County Judge-Executive, raised $238,000, according to federal election finance records. The GOP primary is considered to be the main event […]
Fourth Congressional District Primary Heats Up
As primary campaigns in Kentucky warm up, one of the highest-profile contests has turned into a blame game. State Representative Alecia Webb-Edgington is one of six Republicans vying to replace outgoing Fourth Congressional District Congressman Geoff Davis. One of her opponents, Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore, is criticizing Webb-Edgington for missing crucial votes on the […]
Three Republicans Enter Race for Fourth Congressional District
Four Republicans will compete against each other in the Fourth Congressional District primary this spring. Republicans Alecia Webb-Edgington, Thomas Massie and Brian Oerther filed their paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office today. Republican Gary Moore filed his paperwork earlier this month. Massie is the Lewis County Judge-Executive and close friends with U.S. Senator Rand […]
Moore Enters Race for Open Congressional Seat
What’s expected to be a crowded race to replace Congressman Geoff Davis now has its first official candidate. Republican Boone County Judge-Executive Gary Moore filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office today, the first candidate to do so. Two other Republicans, Lewis County Judge-Executive Thomas Massie and State Representative Alecia Webb-Edgington are also expected […]