Trump Ally Overcomes Tumultuous Senate Race In A Bitter Battle For Mitch McConnell’s Legacy
Republican candidate Andy Barr won the Kentucky Senate primary to replace retiring Mitch McConnell. Barr, endorsed by Donald Trump, secured approximately 62% of the vote, defeating his main challenger, Daniel Cameron. He is now set to face the Democratic nominee in the upcoming general election.
- ▪Andy Barr emerged victorious in the Kentucky Senate primary with around 62% of the vote.
- ▪Donald Trump endorsed Barr, calling him a 'Proven Political Winner.'
- ▪Barr is expected to win the general election, continuing the Republican hold on the Senate seat.
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Politics Trump Ally Overcomes Tumultuous Senate Race In A Bitter Battle For Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images, Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Rebeka Zeljko National Correspondent May 19, 2026 7:24 PM ET May 19, 2026 7:24 PM ET Rebeka Zeljko National Correspondent Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Republican candidate Andy Barr emerged victorious following the bitter primary race to replace retiring Kentucky Sen.
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