Ed
Gallrein

1. Economy & jobs Supports cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and curbing federal spending to fight inflation +

2. Housing Supports removing regulatory barriers to reduce housing costs +

3. Immigration Supports finishing the border wall, fully funding Border Patrol and ICE, and enforcing immigration laws +

4. Abortion & reproductive rights Pro-life; lists 'Protect the Unborn' as a campaign priority +

5. Education Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, school choice, and ending DEI programs +

6. Crime & public safety Supports border security, backing police, and combating fentanyl +

7. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts, reduced spending, and balanced budget +

8. Guns Opposes gun restrictions; supports Second Amendment without compromise +

9. Democracy & elections Supports voter ID, proof of citizenship, and election integrity measures +

10. Foreign policy & defense Supports Israel, conditions U.S. aid to Ukraine, and firm stance on Iran +

1. Oct 9
   news

   Gallrein addresses Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills on Constitution, term limits, and border security

   Gallrein spoke to the Kenton County Rotary Club, framing the election as a choice between 'the Constitution that's rooted in religion' and 'the Communist Manifesto that is deeply atheist and godless.' He advocated border security, lower taxes, and law and order, and said he supported congressional term limits '1000%.' He also pledged independence to constituents, saying 'I am not going to betray you.'

   ↳ Ed Gallrein speaks to Kenton County Rotarians in Villa Hills · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 7
   news

   WVXU publishes Gallrein's candidate questionnaire covering policy positions

   WVXU published a written candidate questionnaire in which Gallrein backed immigration-law enforcement and border security, called for control of federal spending and debt, and said data-center developers should pay their fair share of infrastructure costs.

   ↳ Meet Kentucky's District 4 Congressional candidates · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 6
   news

   Gallrein interviewed on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition, discusses Iran, gas prices, data centers

   Gallrein appeared on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition and discussed key issues including Iran, gas prices, and data centers. He also completed a written candidate questionnaire published the following day, stating that data-center developers should pay their fair share of infrastructure costs and that local land-use decisions should remain primarily with state and local communities.

   ↳ Meet the Republican running to represent Kentucky's 4th ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 29
   endorsement

   House Majority Leader Steve Scalise campaigns for Gallrein at Shelbyville event

   Scalise campaigned for Gallrein in Shelbyville, describing the race as tight and emphasizing the importance of Republican turnout. At the event, Gallrein commented on the U.S. military operation in Iran, saying 'We have to finish this to reset for peace and prosperity. We're not there yet.'

   ↳ House GOP leader campaigns for Kentucky's Ed Gallrein, who defeated Thomas Massie in May · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. May 19
   news

   Gallrein defeats incumbent Thomas Massie in Republican primary, winning ~55% to 45%

   Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie with roughly 55% of the vote to Massie's 45%. President Trump had endorsed Gallrein, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for him shortly before the primary.

   ↳ Who is running for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District? · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Freedoms Heritage Forum organization
  Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide's Gallrein profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
• Republican Jewish Coalition PAC organization
  The RJC PAC candidate page labels Gallrein as 'Endorsed'; no endorsement date is given. rjcpac.com
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
  The Chamber announced its endorsement for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. uschamber.com · May 14, 2026
• Nate Morris, Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate official
  Morris said he was proud to support Gallrein for Congress. jewishinsider.com · Feb 5, 2026
• Andy Barr, U.S. Representative from Kentucky official
  Barr announced his endorsement of Gallrein over Thomas Massie in the Republican primary. courier-journal.com · Feb 5, 2026
• Donald Trump, U.S. President official
  Trump wrote that Gallrein had his 'Complete and Total Endorsement' if Gallrein challenged Thomas Massie. trumpstruth.org · Oct 17, 2025

Raised

$3.57M

Spent

$3.39M

Cash on hand

$179K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6KY04171(opens in a new tab)