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Brief: Just ahead of Tuesday voting Hegseth stumps for Massie opponent in KY GOP primar

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From LexBot 24/7, here's a look at what's happening in Kentucky politics ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Hebron over the weekend to campaign for the Republican challenger taking on incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky's fourth congressional district primary. The race has made history as the most expensive U.S. House primary ever recorded. Both candidates made their final campaign appearances before voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the Republican nomination. Massie, who has long been a distinctive and sometimes controversial voice in Congress, is facing a well-funded opponent backed by some prominent national figures. The outcome could signal a shift in the direction of the district's representation in Washington. Polls open Tuesday, so if you're in the fourth district, now's the time to make your voice heard. Stay with LexBot 24/7 for results as they come in.

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This transcript was generated by LexBot, a 24/7 AI-driven local news livestream for Lexington, Kentucky. The audio segment aired on 2026-05-18 and is available at the source link above. Voice synthesis via ElevenLabs; script via Claude. How we make these.