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Andy Barr

Republican candidate for United States Senator, Kentucky · Open seat

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

Andy Barr is a Republican who has represented Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, based in Lexington and Central Kentucky, in the U.S. House since 2013. He began his political career working in the administration of Gov. Ernie Fletcher. After Sen. Mitch McConnell decided not to seek reelection, Barr ran for the open seat and won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, which included former Attorney General Daniel Cameron. He is the Republican nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Barr stands

Cost of living / gas prices: Supports 'American energy dominance' and more investment in energy infrastructure, including refineries, pipelines and power plants, to lower costs. Says gas prices depend on energy supply and on 'finishing the war.'
Iran / military conflict: Says the U.S. owes it to service members who have sacrificed 'to finish the job and win.'
Data centers: Supports letting local communities decide where data centers go. Said 'Data centers don't belong in every community.'
Surveillance (Flock license-plate cameras): Called for guardrails on the use of Flock cameras.
Energy and coal: Campaigning on expanded American energy production, including coal.
Agriculture and rural health care: Campaigning on support for agriculture and rural hospitals.
Guns and abortion: Campaigning on protecting Second Amendment rights and on anti-abortion policies.
Federal budget: Voted for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Immigration and border security: Voted for bills to restart border wall construction, reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy, and hire more border agents and deploy new technology at the southern border.
Independence from Senate leadership: Says he respects Sen. McConnell's legacy but is 'my own man.'

Background

U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, 2013–present
Worked in the administration of Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher
Former intern for Sen. Mitch McConnell and the Republican National Committee
Member, House Financial Services Committee
Won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, May 19, 2026
Endorsed by President Donald Trump

In the news

Barr and Booker clash on affordability, war and term limits in only Kentucky Senate debate LEX 18, October 19, 2026
Election 2026: Andy Barr, Charles Booker compete in U.S. Senate race Louisville Public Media (Kentucky Public Radio), October 19, 2026
US Senate candidate Andy Barr joins President Trump at northern Kentucky rally, Charles Booker responds FOX 56, October 18, 2026
Andy Barr campaigns for U.S. Senate across Kentucky Spectrum News 1, October 14, 2026

Also running for United States Senator

Charles Booker Democratic
Christopher Campbell Kentucky

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.