What to watch for tonight in Thomas Massie’s unique district: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for tonight in Thomas Massie’s unique district: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump wades into the Texas Senate runoff with a last-minute endorsement. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Gallrein victory over Massie in Kentucky primary would show 'power of Trump endorsement’17:00Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 4:50 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Welcome to one of the biggest primary days of the year! Steve Kornacki dives into the key places to watch in Rep. Thomas Massie’s district tonight as he tries to fend off a GOP primary challenger backed by President Donald Trump. Speaking of Trump, he’s already looking ahead to next week’s Texas runoffs as he made a long-awaited endorsement in the Republican Senate primary. A total of six states are holding primaries today. Tune into NBC News NOW coverage with Steve, Kristen Welker and Hallie Jackson starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. And follow along with the latest results and updates on our live blog. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerHow Massie’s unique district could give him a shot at surviving a Trump-backed challengeAnalysis by Steve KornackiPresident Donald Trump’s biggest test in tonight’s Republican primaries comes in Kentucky’s 4th District, where he is seeking to oust Rep. Thomas Massie in what has become the most expensive House primary in history. Massie has represented the district since 2012, but is now in grave political danger as Trump has thrown his weight behind former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. And the president’s pull with his party’s voters was evident yet again just over the w...