Thomas Massie’s participation in unsuccessful attempt to remove Speaker has no impact on victory in Ky. GOP primary

Rep. Thomas Massie’s standing with Republican voters in his Kentucky district remains strong despite his involvement in the failed bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. He easily won his primary election on Tuesday in the conservative stronghold.

Both AP and Newsmax have declared Massie’s primary victory.

Massie significantly outpaced challengers Eric Deters and Michael McGinnis to retain his seat representing the 4th District in northern Kentucky. With no Democratic opponent in the fall, Massie’s primary win paves the way for another term in November.

The congressman, known for his libertarian-leaning views, sees his victory as a validation of the independent votes he has cast in Washington, D.C. on behalf of Kentucky’s 4th District.

In a statement, Massie expressed gratitude to the voters for their trust and vowed to continue fighting for personal liberty, economic freedom, fiscal responsibility, and constitutionally limited government.

In other races, Rep. Hal Rogers easily defeated three challengers in the 5th District, while Rep. Morgan McGarvey sailed to victory in the Louisville-area 3rd District. Other Republican congressmen from Kentucky, James Comer, Brett Guthrie, and Andy Barr, ran unopposed in the primary.

Kentucky also saw several intraparty battles settled in state legislative primaries on Tuesday, where Republicans currently hold supermajorities in both chambers.

Massie’s defiance of party leaders like former President Donald Trump and the House speaker has not affected his support from constituents. His recent attempt to remove Speaker Johnson with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was rejected, but Massie remained unfazed and unconcerned about voter blowback.

Despite past clashes with Trump, Massie has maintained his popularity in the district and is known for standing by his principles even when they go against the party line.

Looking ahead to the fall elections, Kentucky congressmen Comer, Guthrie, McGarvey, and Barr will face general election challengers. The state is expected to remain firmly in the GOP column in November.

One of the most contentious campaigns in the fall is likely to be over a proposed constitutional amendment regarding public funding for private or charter schools, with Governor Andy Beshear opposing the measure alongside public school educators.

Newsmax contributed to this report.