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.
If Rep. Andy Barr vies for Senate, who runs for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District?
One official says he intends to run, a couple will take a “strong look” at it, and some prominent Democrats rule themselves out. Who all could replace Rep. Andy Barr?
Rep. Andy Barr to run for McConnell’s senate seat, report says
Kentucky congressman Andy Barr says he intends to run in the 2026 senate race for Mitch McConnell’s seat... ‘if’ it opens up.
Replacing Mitch McConnell: First Republican hints at 2026 run for Senate
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.
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
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 — ...
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In Kentucky bourbon country, the prospect of a trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, whose district spans part of Kentucky bourbon production country, remained supportive of Trump amid the uncertainty hanging over the industry. “Other nations have ...
In Kentucky bourbon country, the newest trade war feels like a continuing hangover
American whiskey exports slumped badly amid an earlier trade dispute during U.S President Donald Trump’s first term ...