Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell
Rep. Andy Barr has won the Republican primary in Kentucky to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. His victory was significantly bolstered by a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump. The upcoming election will be pivotal in shaping the political landscape of the state.
- ▪Andy Barr emerged victorious in a crowded Republican primary for the Senate seat in Kentucky.
- ▪His campaign gained momentum following a late endorsement from Donald Trump.
- ▪The election will determine who replaces Mitch McConnell, a long-serving and influential figure in the Senate.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Andy Barr thanks Trump after winning GOP nomination for Kentucky Senate seat — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump-backed candidate easily wins primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky — Blaze Media
- ▪ Trump-backed Barr poised to replace McConnell after Kentucky GOP Senate primary victory — The Hill
- ▪ Trump-backed Andy Barr wins Kentucky Senate primary to succeed McConnell — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump-backed Andy Barr wins GOP nomination for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky — NBC News — Top
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Donald Trump Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell The seven-term congressman's late endorsement from Trump helped him surge past former AG Daniel Cameron in the race By Alex Miller Fox News Published May 19, 2026 7:06pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep. Andy Barr touts his record as the Trump-aligned Republican in bid for McConnell’s Senate seat Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., spoke to Fox News Digital about his bid to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell next year as his former Democratic challenger throws her hat in the ring.
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