Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz to Campaign for Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky Ahead of Tight Primary

Photo taken by Getty Images. Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie on the left, Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz on the right

Muncie, Indiana. — Indiana’s Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5) is crossing the Ohio River tomorrow to stand with Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-4) at a high-profile campaign rally, just days before Massie faces a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday’s Republican primary. The Saturday, May 16 event is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Florence. Massie announced the lineup Thursday, which also includes U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Warren Davidson (R-OH), and former California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, along with local Kentucky leaders.“Join me Saturday, 5/16, from 2:30 PM–5:30 PM in Florence for a rally with @RandPaul

, @LaurenBoebert

, @WarrenDavidson

, @Victoria_Spartz

, @DanaRohrabacher

and local Kentucky leaders! Bring your friends and family!” Massie posted on X. Spartz’s office confirmed her participation, highlighting the strong working relationship between the two neighboring-state lawmakers who share a commitment to fiscal conservatism, limited government, and constitutional principles.

The show of support comes at a critical moment for Massie. He is locked in a competitive May 19 primary against Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by President Donald Trump. Outside spending in the race has topped $20 million, with much of it aimed at painting Massie as insufficiently loyal to the president. Polls show the contest tightening in the final stretch. Spartz has not shied away from the spotlight. Just two days ago, she issued a strong public defense of Massie amid last-minute allegations from a former temporary staffer in her own office. In a detailed statement released Wednesday, Spartz flatly denied any knowledge of a reported $5,000 “hush money” offer allegedly made by Massie to Cynthia West, who had filed a complaint against Spartz’s office after her 90-day probationary employment was not extended.“Rep. Spartz has never heard of an alleged $5,000 settlement proposal — or any other settlement proposal — by Rep. Massie regarding allegations Ms. West brought against Rep. Spartz’s office,” the statement reads.

“The first time Rep. Spartz heard these accusations by Ms. West against Rep. Massie was a few days ago in Ms. West’s public video.”Spartz went further, offering a personal endorsement of Massie’s character:“ On a personal level, Rep. Spartz considers Thomas Massie to be one of the strongest supporters of women in Congress and a defender of women’s rights among her GOP colleagues. Rep. Spartz has seen him in action.” She added that West’s employment ended due to “concerning conduct,” that the office initially refused to settle the complaint, and that any recent reconsideration of settlement talks was aimed solely at saving taxpayer dollars and avoiding office disruptions — never involving a forced non-disclosure agreement. The timing of the allegations — surfacing just one week before the primary — has drawn skepticism from many observers, including a mutual friend of West and Massie who disputed key details publicly.

Spartz’s decision to appear alongside Massie sends a clear message: despite the noise, she stands firmly with the Kentucky libertarian-leaning conservative she has worked alongside in Congress. Hoosier voters have come to expect Spartz to prioritize principle over party pressure. Her willingness to campaign for Massie — even as national attention and big-money interests converge on Kentucky’s 4th District — underscores that reputation.

The Florence rally is open to the public. Organizers encourage attendees to bring family and friends as the final weekend before the primary kicks into high gear.