Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Andy Barr declares victory in Kentucky U.S. Senate race

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KENTUCKY (KBSI) – U.S. Rep. Andy Barr declared victory Tuesday night in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race. Barr thanked Kentucky voters in a statement posted to social media following the Nov. 3 general election. “Thank you Kentucky! God bless our great Commonwealth and God bless America.

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  1. Foxlexington

    Republican Andy Barr wins election to US Senate from Kentucky (opens Foxlexington)

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    VIEW RESULTS: One of the most closely watched races in Kentucky's 2026 midterm election is the contest for U.S. Senate between Republican Rep. Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker.

  2. Bloomberg

    Republican Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Race, DDHQ Projects (opens Bloomberg)

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    Republican Andy Barr is projected to win the Senate race in Kentucky, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.

  3. The Hill

    Barr wins McConnell’s open Senate seat in Kentucky (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) is projected to win Kentucky's open Senate seat and succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Barr defeated former Kentucky state Rep.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Republican Andy Barr wins election to U.S. Senate from Kentucky (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Republican Andy Barr wins election to U.S. Senate from Kentucky

  5. Washington Examiner

    Andy Barr wins Kentucky Senate race to succeed Mitch McConnell (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump-backed Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) beat Democrat Charles Booker on Tuesday in the Senate race to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Barr, who has served in the House since 2013, defeated Booker, a perennial progressive candidate who lost to Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) in 2022.

  6. Independent Journal Review

    Andy Barr Wins McConnell’s Kentucky Senate Seat (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Republican Andy Barr defeated Democrat Charles Booker to win Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat, succeeding Mitch McConnell when his term ends in January 2027. Barr, a seven-term U.S. representative endorsed by President Donald Trump, pledged to work across party lines.

  7. WOWK Charleston

    Andy Barr wins Kentucky's U.S. Senate race (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    KENTUCKY (WOWK) - Republican Andy Barr has beaten Democrat Charles Booker and Kentucky Party member Christopher Campbell to take the seat as Kentucky's U.S. Senator. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Barr, who has 53.71% of the vote. Booker received 44.23% of the vote.

  8. KBSI Cape Girardeau

    Andy Barr declares victory in Kentucky U.S. Senate race (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)

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    KENTUCKY (KBSI) – U.S. Rep. Andy Barr declared victory Tuesday night in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race. Barr thanked Kentucky voters in a statement posted to social media following the Nov. 3 general election. “Thank you Kentucky! God bless our great Commonwealth and God bless America.

  9. Breitbart News

    Republican Andy Barr Defeats Democrat Opponent Charles Booker in Kentucky U.S. Senate Race (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) defeated his Democrat opponent, Charles Booker, in the U.S. Senate race for the seat being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY).