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Rep. Andy Barr Launches 2026 Senate Bid with Strong Support

12/19/2025

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Rep. Andy Barr launches his 2026 Kentucky Senate bid with endorsements from over 100 House colleagues.
Some members, including Rep. Randy Feenstra and Rep. Tony Wied, declined to endorse him.
Barr positions himself as an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, contrasting with McConnell establishment.
Early polls show Cameron leading and Barr second, with Kentucky having not elected a Democrat since 1992.

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Rep. Andy Barr launches his 2026 Kentucky Senate bid with endorsements from over 100 House colleagues.
Some members, including Rep. Randy Feenstra and Rep. Tony Wied, declined to endorse him.
Barr positions himself as an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, contrasting with McConnell establishment.
Early polls show Cameron leading and Barr second, with Kentucky having not elected a Democrat since 1992.