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Andy Barr Wins Kentucky GOP Primary For McConnell Seat

May 20, 2026·about 19 hours ago·via The New York Times
Andy Barr Wins Kentucky GOP Primary For McConnell Seat
Andy Barr has won the Republican primary for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky, with major outlets projecting the result. Trump-backed Barr now heads into the general election with the GOP’s nomination in a state that remains solidly conservative. The win underscores how Trump’s endorsement still carries real weight in Republican primaries, while the Kentucky race becomes another test of whether voters want a more America First brand of leadership. Read more about this...

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