Trump-backed Barr poised to replace McConnell after Kentucky GOP Senate primary victory
Summary
Representative Andy Barr won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky. This victory positions him to replace Senator Mitch McConnell, who is retiring after many years as Senate leader.Key Facts
- Andy Barr is a Republican Congressman from Kentucky.
- He won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky.
- Barr defeated Daniel Cameron, a former state Attorney General.
- Senator Mitch McConnell is retiring and will not run for re-election.
- McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history.
- This is the first Senate primary in Kentucky without McConnell on the ballot.
- Barr has support from President Donald Trump in this race.
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