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The Upshot
May 7, 2026

Midterm Test

President Trump’s most outspoken Republican critic in the House, Thomas Massie, is trying to survive a primary challenge from a Trump-backed candidate. The election is May 19 in which of these states?

A) Kentucky B) Ohio C) Indiana D) Missouri

The answer is at the bottom of the file.

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Quiz answer: A) Kentucky. Mr. Massie is perhaps best known for criticizing Mr. Trump over the Epstein files. The polling is sparse in the Fourth District, but Mr. Massie has a slim lead.

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