Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Kentucky Senate: What Polls Say
President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Representative Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate primary, praising his ability to deliver results and support the 'America First' agenda. Trump also revealed he asked rival GOP candidate Nate Morris to exit the race in favor of an ambassadorship, a move Morris accepted. Polls show Barr leading the primary field, though a significant portion of voters remain undecided.
- ▪President Donald Trump endorsed Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate primary via a post on Truth Social.
- ▪Trump stated he asked Nate Morris to withdraw from the race to accept an ambassadorship in his administration.
- ▪A March 2026 Emerson College Polling/FOX56 Kentucky survey shows Barr leading with 28 percent among likely Republican primary voters.
- ▪Morris endorsed Barr after withdrawing from the race, citing a call to serve in the Trump administration.
- ▪An earlier OnMessage Inc. poll from January 2026 showed Daniel Cameron leading with 40 percent, ahead of Barr's 25 percent.
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By Anna CommanderDeputy News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Republican Representative Andy Barr in the Kentucky Senate primary in a post on Truth Social on Friday. "Andy is the only Candidate who will easily defeat the Democrat in what will be one of the most important Elections in American History," Trump said in the post in part.The seat is held by retiring Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, and Trump said he asked rival GOP candidate Nate Morris to move aside for an ambassadorship, a move that has now reshaped the race weeks before the May 19 primary.Why It Matters As midterm elections approach,…
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