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Ed Gallrein
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U.S. House District 4
2026 Kentucky U.S. House — District 4 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- Current race
- 2026 Kentucky U.S. House — District 4 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- U.S. House District 4 · Republican · Candidate
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Election: 2026 General Election
Office: U.S. House — District 4
Ballot name: Ed Gallrein
Party: Republican Party
Filed date: 1/5/2026
Email: info@edgallrein,com
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FEC committee ID: C00923995
FEC committee name: GALLREIN FOR CONGRESS
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Published website: https://edgallrein.com/
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Thomas Massie is holding up the President’s agenda.
Source-published biographyBorn and raised in Kentucky, Ed Gallrein is a fifth-generation farmer whose family has worked the land for over a century. Inspired by President Ronald Reagan, Ed chose a life of service by becoming a Navy SEAL officer. Serving for three decades in uniform, he rose to the rank of Captain, served multiple times on SEAL Team SIX, deploying countless times around the globe from Panama to the Persian Gulf, and earning four Bronze Stars including the Combat Parachute Badge for leadership and actions in a combat zone, along with two Presidential Unit Citations for his Unit’s extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy.
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Born and raised in Kentucky, Ed Gallrein is a fifth-generation farmer whose family has worked the land for over a century. Inspired by President Ronald Reagan, Ed chose a life of service by becoming a Navy SEAL officer. Serving for three decades in uniform, he rose to the rank of Captain, served multiple times on SEAL Team SIX, deploying countless times around the globe from Panama to the Persian Gulf, and earning four Bronze Stars including the Combat Parachute Badge for leadership and actions in a combat zone, along with two Presidential Unit Citations for his Unit’s extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy.
Thomas Massie is holding up the President’s agenda.
Candidate-statedBorn and raised in Kentucky, Ed Gallrein is a fifth-generation farmer whose family has worked the land for over a century. Inspired by President Ronald Reagan, Ed chose a life of service by becoming a Navy SEAL Officer. Serving for a career spanning three decades in uniform, he rose to the rank of Captain (O-6), served as a Leader on seven SEAL Teams/Units including multiple times on SEAL Team SIX, deploying countless times around the globe from Panama to the Persian Gulf including on classified operations to keep us safe at home. Ed's numerous awards include three Bronze Star Medals, the rarely awarded Army Combat Parachutist Badge with Bronze Star and the Bronze Arrowhead Device for skill and bravery during a combat parachute assault operation against an enemy force – as the only Navy SEAL to ever earn that award, along with two Presidential Unit Citations for the SEAL Unit’s extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy and multiple Combat Action Awards. Ed then returned back to Kentucky to join his family and continue their deep legacy of family farming and serving their community as well as supporting Veterans.
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Born and raised in Kentucky, Ed Gallrein is a fifth-generation farmer whose family has worked the land for over a century. Inspired by President Ronald Reagan, Ed chose a life of service by becoming a Navy SEAL Officer. Serving for a career spanning three decades in uniform, he rose to the rank of Captain (O-6), served as a Leader on seven SEAL Teams/Units including multiple times on SEAL Team SIX, deploying countless times around the globe from Panama to the Persian Gulf including on classified operations to keep us safe at home. Ed's numerous awards include three Bronze Star Medals, the rarely awarded Army Combat Parachutist Badge with Bronze Star and the Bronze Arrowhead Device for skill and bravery during a combat parachute assault operation against an enemy force – as the only Navy SEAL to ever earn that award, along with two Presidential Unit Citations for the SEAL Unit’s extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy and multiple Combat Action Awards. Ed then returned back to Kentucky to join his family and continue their deep legacy of family farming and serving their community as well as supporting Veterans.
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Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
Candidate positionEd Gallrein will work to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home for Kentucky.
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Ed Gallrein will work to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home for Kentucky.
Immigration and border policy
Candidate positionThe chaos at our southern border under Joe Biden and the Democrats flooded our communities with crime, drugs, and fentanyl. Gallrein will team up with President Trump and the Republican Party to finish the wall, fully fund Border Patrol & ICE, secure the border once and for all, and rebuild our military to support our national security to sustain peace and prosperity.
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The chaos at our southern border under Joe Biden and the Democrats flooded our communities with crime, drugs, and fentanyl. Gallrein will team up with President Trump and the Republican Party to finish the wall, fully fund Border Patrol & ICE, secure the border once and for all, and rebuild our military to support our national security to sustain peace and prosperity.
Gun policy and firearms
Candidate positionThe Second Amendment is under constant attack from the radical left. As a lifelong Conservative, defender of freedom, and warrior for our Nation, Gallrein will protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise and back the blue.
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The Second Amendment is under constant attack from the radical left. As a lifelong Conservative, defender of freedom, and warrior for our Nation, Gallrein will protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise and back the blue.
National security, foreign policy, and veterans
Candidate positionAmerica’s schools, military, and government should stand for excellence and patriotism – not woke ideology. Gallrein will join with the President and Republican Party to eliminate DEI schemes, restore merit, and bring back the Conservative pride and patriotism that make our country strong.
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America’s schools, military, and government should stand for excellence and patriotism – not woke ideology. Gallrein will join with the President and Republican Party to eliminate DEI schemes, restore merit, and bring back the Conservative pride and patriotism that make our country strong.
Reproductive rights and health care
Candidate positionProtect the UnbornAs a Navy SEAL, grandfather and father, Conservative Ed Gallrein knows firsthand how precious life is. Gallrein is Pro-Life!
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Protect the UnbornAs a Navy SEAL, grandfather and father, Conservative Ed Gallrein knows firsthand how precious life is. Gallrein is Pro-Life!
ED’S PRIORITIES
Candidate positionUnleash Our EconomyEd Gallrein will work to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home for Kentucky.
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Unleash Our EconomyEd Gallrein will work to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home for Kentucky.
Protect the Unborn
Candidate positionEnd the Woke AgendaAmerica’s schools, military, and government should stand for excellence and patriotism – not woke ideology. Gallrein will join with the President and Republican Party to eliminate DEI schemes, restore merit, and bring back the Conservative pride and patriotism that make our country strong.
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End the Woke AgendaAmerica’s schools, military, and government should stand for excellence and patriotism – not woke ideology. Gallrein will join with the President and Republican Party to eliminate DEI schemes, restore merit, and bring back the Conservative pride and patriotism that make our country strong.
Unleash Our Economy
Candidate positionSecure the Border & Protect our NationThe chaos at our southern border under Joe Biden and the Democrats flooded our communities with crime, drugs, and fentanyl. Gallrein will team up with President Trump and the Republican Party to finish the wall, fully fund Border Patrol & ICE, secure the border once and for all, and rebuild our military to support our national security to sustain peace and prosperity.
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Secure the Border & Protect our NationThe chaos at our southern border under Joe Biden and the Democrats flooded our communities with crime, drugs, and fentanyl. Gallrein will team up with President Trump and the Republican Party to finish the wall, fully fund Border Patrol & ICE, secure the border once and for all, and rebuild our military to support our national security to sustain peace and prosperity.
Secure the Border & Protect our Nation
Candidate positionDefend Our Gun RightsThe Second Amendment is under constant attack from the radical left. As a lifelong Conservative, defender of freedom, and warrior for our Nation, Gallrein will protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise and back the blue.
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Defend Our Gun RightsThe Second Amendment is under constant attack from the radical left. As a lifelong Conservative, defender of freedom, and warrior for our Nation, Gallrein will protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise and back the blue.
Secure the Border & Protect our Nation
Candidate positionSecure the Border & Protect our Nation
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Secure the Border & Protect our Nation
Defend Our Gun Rights
Candidate positionDefend Our Gun Rights
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Defend Our Gun Rights
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FEC candidate totals October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- Total receipts
- $3,567,323.59
- Total disbursements
- $3,388,014.19
- Cash on hand
- $179,309.40
- Committee debt
- $0.00
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Candidate ID: H6KY04171
Name: GALLREIN, ED
Office: House
State: KY
District: KY04
Coverage start: 2025-10-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $3567323.59
Total disbursements: $3388014.19
Cash on hand: $179309.40
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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