Mitch McConnell is growing. U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, a Republican who's represented the Lexington area for a dozen years, announced he will be running for McConnell's Senate seat next year.

Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday he will launch a bid for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) seat, becoming the latest GOP contender to throw his hat into the ring. “I’m Andy ...

Republicans who want to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate are engaged in a sophomoric, cage-match, hazing ritual to get ...

Andy Barr launched a high-stakes Senate campaign Tuesday, opting to give up his seemingly secure House seat next year and enter the competitive contest to succeed longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will have completed seven terms when he leaves office. Why his successor is likely to "stay for a while.

Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr announced last month that he would not make another bid for the seat, instead seeking outgoing ...

Senator Mitch McConnell, after stepping down as Republican leader, has shown independence by voting against some of President Trump's cabinet nominees and questioning his tariff strategy. The race for ...

Republican Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr announced Tuesday that he is stepping into the race to succeed retiring Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell in 2026. In an X post announcing his candidacy ...