Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr
Bluegrass Democrats have selected Charles Booker as their nominee to replace Mitch McConnell in the upcoming Senate race. Booker, a progressive former state representative, will face off against Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who received a significant endorsement from Donald Trump. Despite the challenges posed by Kentucky's Republican leanings, Democrats are hopeful following recent electoral successes in the state.
- ▪Charles Booker won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Kentucky, defeating six other candidates.
- ▪He will compete against Rep. Andy Barr, who was boosted by a late endorsement from Donald Trump.
- ▪Kentucky has not had a Democratic senator since 1999, making Booker's challenge particularly difficult.
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Donald Trump Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr Charles Booker faces long odds in a state Trump has consistently won and that hasn't had a Democratic senator since 1999 By Alex Miller Fox News Published May 19, 2026 9:45pm EDT | Updated May 19, 2026 10:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep. Barr vows to stop ‘radical left’ from defunding ICE, Border Patrol Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., discusses GOP primary races in Texas and Kentucky and the ongoing fight in Congress over DHS funding on ‘Fox News Sunday.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bluegrass State Democrats chose their challenger and hopeful successor to longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday night.
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