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Rep. Andy Barr to make 2026 Senate run

Andy Barr mulls Senate bid, says 'it's time for Kentucky to have a US senator who supports President Trump'

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Andy Barr’s decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky will be made "independent of the decisions that others make, including Sen. Mitch McConnell," he told Fox News Digital.

McClatchyDC · 35m

Club for Growth takes an early shot at Andy Barr ahead of 2026 Kentucky Senate race

It’s an early shot in the early innings for a U.S. Senate in Kentucky seat that isn’t even vacant yet. Mitch McConnell has yet to announce if he’s seeking reelection in 2026.

Louisville Courier-Journal on MSN · 2d

Andy Barr reportedly eyes 2026 Senate run if Mitch McConnell retires

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's time in the Senate could be nearing its end, and jockeying in the race to replace him has reportedly begun.

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CBS News on MSN · 3d

GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, though McConnell hasn't said he's retiring

McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.

USA Today · 11h

It's time for Mitch McConnell to retire. It's Trump's America now. | Opinion

Sen. McConnell voted against two more of President Trump's qualified cabinet secretaries. Clearly, it's time for Mitch to go.

MSNBC · 1d

McConnell waving the flag of 'traditional Republicanism' by breaking with GOP on votes

Senator Mitch McConnell broke with his fellow Republicans again by voting "no" on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as HHS Secretary. Brendan Buck, former aide to Speakers Ryan and Boehner, joins Chris Jansing to share his analysis of the Republican Party and McConnell defying President Trump's picks.

Conservative PAC attacks Andy Barr over interest in Mitch McConnell Senate seat

Club for Growth, a big-spending conservative super PAC, says it will not support Rep. Andy Barr if he runs for a U.S. Senate seat.

‘Fog of war’: Kentucky Republicans brace for potential 3-way race for US Senate in 2026

Mitch McConnell hasn’t said he’s leaving yet - but that isn’t stopping behind-the-scenes jockeying among likely contenders.

WKYT3d

Rep. Andy Barr to run for McConnell’s senate seat, report says

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr says he intends to run in the 2026 senate race for Mitch McConnell’s seat if the seat opens up. Barr announced the move during a Republican ...

The Courier-Journal3d

Replacing Mitch McConnell: First Republican hints at 2026 run for Senate

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is set to remain in office through 2026. He has not said whether he will seek reelection for an eighth term. U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, a Lexington Republican, reportedly ...

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If McConnell leaves office early, who picks the nominees in a special Senate election?

Ever since news broke that 6th District Congressman Andy Barr plans to run for the U.S. Senate should Kentucky’s longtime senior senator Mitch McConnell not run for reelection in ...

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