Republican congressman is on his way out Congress but is already preparing for a possible return

After losing a primary challenge to a Donald Trump-backed candidate last week, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is already preparing for a return to politics in 2028.

The Kentucky congressman has already filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Elections Commission, which will allow him to continue fundraising for any potential campaigns before the next congressional elections.

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[–] 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

He pretty much can’t, as Kentucky state law, from the 1920s, bars him from running in the general election.

He can try a write-in campaign for Mitch McConnell’s seat instead, which the article mentions, but he would run afoul of state law if he tried to run as an Independent for the seat he currently has.

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