NewsNBC Miami PoliticsMay 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
Rep. Thomas Massie files 2028 campaign paperwork following primary loss
Representative Thomas Massie has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission for a 2028 federal race, though he states he has not yet decided which office he will seek. The filing allows him to continue raising funds for his political operations after losing his primary election last week.
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The filing allows Representative Massie to maintain a campaign treasury and continue political activities despite his recent primary defeat and uncertain future in elected office.
Key Facts
- Representative Thomas Massie filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission for a 2028 federal race.
- Massie stated he has not made a final decision on which specific office he will seek in 2028.
- The filing allows Massie to continue raising funds for his political operations.
- Massie lost his primary election to Ed Gallrein last week.
- Massie was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2012.
- President Donald Trump supported Ed Gallrein and campaigned in Massie's district in March.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at a campaign event for Gallrein last week.
- Massie previously opposed the war in Iran and a federal spending package supported by Trump.
- Massie co-sponsored legislation with Rep. Ro Khanna to force the release of Justice Department files regarding Jeffrey Epstein.