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primaries](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5807910/2026-midterm-primary-election-ohio-indiana) and in Cassidy's race. Another major test of Trump's influence comes in [Kentucky
Kentucky primaries important? The Republican races are being closely watched because they reflect some of the biggest debates shaping today’s Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections, including Trump’s influence
primary voters to kick the incumbent “OUT OF OFFICE” — but Trump notably did not name-drop Letlow or urge voters to back her. ##### May 19: Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia Trump faces two very different tests
primary in Kentucky. The contest, however, goes beyond Trump and could be a litmus test for the faultlines emerging within the Republican base, including over [military interventions](/news/2026/1/4/us-republicans-back-trump-on-venezuela-amid-faint-maga-dissent) and support for Israel. For Massie
Kentucky and US Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana, both Republicans, face punishing primary challenges. Trump is opposing both incumbents. Massie has been one of the most outspoken critics of the administration, particularly when it comes
influence the next time a Democrat occupies the White House. Given Tuesday’s vote, any further attempts to change the map will likely be met with similar resistance. Under sustained pressure from national Republicans, McMaster
influence and actions, driven in large part by the rising death toll and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, [polling shows](https://www.brookings.edu/articles/support-for-israel-continues-to-deteriorate-especially-among-democrats-and-young-people/). “The fact that [Israel has] lost support among young Democrats
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie is up next with his primary on May 19. Still, in Louisiana, Trump hasn’t done much to boost his chosen candidate. On Friday, he reupped his support for Letlow, calling
influence across the administration. “Rapid test strips and similar technologies that detect fentanyl and other drugs are an important tool that should be legal,” [it said](https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/National-Drug-Control-Strategy-2026-1.pdf). Yet in light of the Samhsa