Quick Info
| Profession | Retired Navy SEAL officer, farmer and U.S. Representative-elect |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ed Gallrein
Republican Ed Gallrein won Kentucky's 4th Congressional District seat in the November 2026 general election, defeating Democrat Melissa Strange and Libertarian Jeremy Todd. The Associated Press called the race in his favour, and he took over the seat previously held by Thomas Massie. He ran with endorsement from President Donald Trump and said he plans to serve all 21 counties in the district.
Gallrein won the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Thomas Massie, who had represented the district since 2012. The race was described as the most expensive U.S. House primary in history, with more than $35 million spent. Trump's endorsement was widely credited with helping Gallrein secure the nomination.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Edward Gibson Gallrein III |
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| Summary | American farmer and former Navy SEAL officer who won the Republican nomination for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District in 2026 after defeating incumbent Thomas Massie in the primary, and then won the November 2026 general election. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Franklin-Simpson High School (1975) |
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| Other | USAF Air War College (listed on professional profile) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Kentucky |
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| Occupation Outside Politics | Fifth-generation Kentucky farmer, Circle G Farm and Stables |
Family
| Father | Edward Gallrein Jr. |
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| Mother | Fay Hays |
Career
| Military | Served as a Navy SEAL officer and, according to news coverage, as an Army Ranger; now retired | ||||||
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| Endorsement | Endorsed by President Donald Trump | ||||||
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Is a fifth-generation Kentucky farmer who grew up on the family farm in Logan County, Kentucky | |
| 2. Hosted a 2025 Navy SEAL Underwater Demolition Team reunion picnic at Gallrein Farms | |
| 3. Described the 2026 Kentucky 4th District primary as the most expensive U.S. House primary in history, with more than $35 million spent |
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