Revision History

Rep. Andy Barr won the Kentucky Republican Senate primary on May 19, 2026, capturing 64% of the vote to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in one of the most expensive primaries in state history. Backed by Trump's endorsement and aided by rival Nate Morris's withdrawal for an ambassadorship, Barr now faces Democrat Charles Booker in a general election rated Safe Republican by major forecasters — though his past bipartisan votes on Ukraine aid and debt ceilings could create tension with the MAGA base he courted.