Rep. Andy Barr to make 2026 Senate run

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.
Andy Barr for Senate? KY Congressman indicates he’s ready to run upon McConnell retirement
CBS News reported that Rep. Barr told people over the weekend that he will run for the U.S. Senate if McConnell doesn’t run again in 2026.
With Barr reportedly in the running, here's who else could seek McConnell's seat
Sen. Mitch McConnell has not said whether he'll run for reelection in 2026. That hasn't stopped speculation over who could take his seat.
Rep. Andy Barr to make 2026 Senate run if McConnell retires
CBS News reported that Republican Rep. Andy Barr intends to run for the seat if McConnell announces his retirement. They said this came from sources at a Republican campaign retreat in Palm Beach over the weekend.
Report: Kentucky congressman Andy Barr telling donors he’s running for Senate if McConnell isn’t
Sixth Congressional District Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., has told people that he will run for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in 2026 should the 82-year-old decide to
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.
‘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.
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Barr reintroduces bill holding China accountable for fentanyl crisis
Lexington, has announced the reintroduction of the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, which aims to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for the influx of ...
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In Kentucky bourbon country, the newest trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, whose district spans the heart of Kentucky bourbon production country, remained supportive of Trump amid the uncertainty hanging over the industry. “Other nations ...
Is Daniel Cameron running for Senate? Former KY AG says he “would be honored to serve”
Fresh off the news that Rep. Andy Barr is eyeing a run for the seat currently held by Sen. Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s former attorney general — once hailed as a “star” by President Donald Trump — ...