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.

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National story. 9 articles from 9 sources. Updated 6d ago.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 7d ago· ran in 2 outlets

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

BloombergLean Left· 7d ago

Republican Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Race, DDHQ Projects

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KBSI Cape GirardeauLean Right· 7d ago

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

WOWK CharlestonCenter· 7d ago

Andy Barr wins Kentucky's U.S. Senate race

The HillCenter· 7d ago

Barr wins McConnell’s open Senate seat in Kentucky

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Breitbart NewsRight· 6d ago

Republican Andy Barr Defeats Democrat Opponent Charles Booker in Kentucky U.S. Senate Race

Independent Journal ReviewRight· 7d ago

Andy Barr Wins McConnell’s Kentucky Senate Seat

Washington ExaminerRight· 7d ago

Andy Barr wins Kentucky Senate race to succeed Mitch McConnell

FoxlexingtonLean Right· 7d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Republican Andy Barr wins election to US Senate from Kentucky

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