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Andy Barr launches Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell

The seventh-term congressman’s entry into the race pits him squarely against Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney general and ex-gubernatorial candidate.

The Courier Journal · 4d

Who is Andy Barr? What to know about the congressman in the race to replace Mitch McConnell

He's the second high-profile Republican to announce he's running, joining former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the GOP's 2023 gubernatorial nominee. Lexington businessman Nate Morris has also said he's considering running, though he has not yet announced his plans.

USA TODAY · 4d

Andy Barr starts Senate campaign, announces he will run for Mitch McConnell's seat in 2026

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's Senate campaign announcement ends months of speculation about whether he would jump into the race.

5don MSN

House Republican enters race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, setting up high-stakes GOP primary

Rep. Andy Barr is jumping into the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in the November 2026 elections.

Latin Times on MSN2d

Mitch McConnell Cautions Trump of Previous 'America First' Policy That 'Did Not Work For Us' in Objection to Tariffs: 'Try Something Different'

Sen. Mitch McConnell listed reasons why Donald Trump's plan to implement tariffs, comparing the administration's economic ...

Republicans Begin a Trump-Centric Battle to Succeed Mitch McConnell

The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell’s seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday ...

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter2d

Kentucky Senate Primary Is About Hugging Trump, Shunning McConnell

Former Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is casting a long shadow over the race to succeed him — but not in the way the state’s longest-serving senator may have once envisioned.After enjoying decades ...

FOX 56 News on MSN4d

Barr announces bid for McConnell’s seat, touts Trump backing

Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr officially announced his candidacy for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat on Tuesday, promising to help ...

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