Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Kentucky Primary, Bolstering Party Grip
A Trump-backed candidate secured victory in the Kentucky Republican primary, defeating incumbent Thomas Massie and further solidifying former President Trump's influence over the Republican Party. This outcome was part of a broader election day that saw various primary races across several US states.
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