Ed Gallrein

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Ed Gallrein
Personal details
BornEdward Gibson Gallrein III
(1958-04-20) April 20, 1958 (age 67)
Kentucky, U.S.
Political party Republican
Education Murray State University (BS), (MS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1984–2014
Rank Captain
Unit
Awards

Edward Gibson Gallrein III (born April 20, 1958) is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and farmer in the United States. A member of the Republican Party, Gallrein announced his candidacy for Kentucky's 4th congressional district on October 21, 2025. [1]

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Military career

Gallrein began his career in military service, spending over three decades as an officer in the United States Navy SEALs, where he held multiple leadership positions and participated in numerous operational deployments.

Later career

Following his retirement from active duty, he returned to his family's agricultural roots, managing Gallrein Farms and founding Circle G Farm & Stables. [2]

On May 21, 2024, Gallrein ran in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 7th Senate district, narrowly losing the nomination. [3]

On October 21, 2025, he announced that he was entering the race for Kentucky's 4th congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Gallrein entered into the Republican primary with the endorsement of President Donald Trump against the incumbent, Thomas Massie. [4]

He received U.S. president Donald J. Trump's endorsement. He opposes abortion. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Schreiner, Bruce (October 21, 2025). "Trump-endorsed candidate enters race to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky". Associated Press. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Ed Gallrein | BallotReady". www.ballotready.org. May 21, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ "2024 Kentucky Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 7". courier-journal.com. May 23, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Schreiner, Bruce (October 21, 2025). "Trump-endorsed candidate enters race to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky". Associated Press. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ https://amp.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article312581626.html
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