Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) announced in a video that he’s running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who is not seeking reelection to his seat in 2026, the Lexington Herald Leader reports.
He joins former attorney general Daniel Cameron (R) in the race for the Republican primary.
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