Trump-backed Andy Barr wins GOP nomination for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky
Andy Barr has secured the Republican nomination for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky, bolstered by an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Barr, a seven-term congressman, defeated former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and other candidates in the primary. He is expected to be a strong contender in the general election against the Democratic nominee in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992.
- ▪Andy Barr won the GOP primary for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky.
- ▪He received a significant endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- ▪Barr is favored to win the general election against the Democratic nominee.
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2026 ElectionTrump-backed Andy Barr wins GOP nomination for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in KentuckyTrump changed the contours of the race after endorsing Barr and urging businessman Nate Morris to drop out of the Republican primary.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., at the Capitol Hill Club in March 2026.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTBy Henry J. GomezRep. Andy Barr, riding an endorsement from President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary in the race for retiring Sen.
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