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Is Massie nearing the finish line for his Epstein petition? A special election may force uncomfortable vote for GOP

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., speaks during a news conference regarding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., speaks during a news conference regarding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A special election in Arizona may have tipped the scales in favor of Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie's push to get a U.S. House vote on releasing files associated with the investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Massie has been leading the charge to garner the necessary 218 signatures in the House to push through what's called a discharge petition — forcing a vote on the Epstein materials past committee and onto the House floor. Following the chamber's August recess, Massie had said only two more signatures were needed.

With a Democratic win by Adelita Grijalva in Arizona's 7th Congressional District this week, and a promise from the winner to sign, that could seal the deal.

Massie spoke with the press following a recent hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, where the congressman pushed for more information.

"There are more names. Those names are not being released. The only argument for not releasing those names is either the FBI doesn't think the victims are credible or they don't want to embarrass these rich and powerful people," Massie said.

Axios reports the newly-elected Democratic Arizona congresswoman is expected to be sworn in in early October — potentially setting the stage for a tricky vote for the Trump White House.