Published Nov 3, 2026, 8:28 PM ET · Updated 10 days ago · 2 sources

Barr wins McConnell’s open Senate seat in Kentucky

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Barr wins McConnell’s open Senate seat in Kentucky

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. Charles Booker (D) in what DDHQ, The Hill’s election partner, deemed would be a safe win for the Kentucky Republican. The…