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Charles Booker wins Kentucky Democratic Senate primary to face Andy Barr

Booker won the Democratic nomination and will face Andy Barr in the Senate race.

Charles Booker wins Kentucky Democratic Senate primary to face Andy Barr
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Charles Booker won the Kentucky Democratic Senate nomination and will face Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who also won his party’s nomination. The article says President Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Barr’s campaign.

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Democratic Senate nominee in Kentucky

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Andy Barr
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Republican Senate nominee in Kentucky

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Barr

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator whose seat is the subject of the race

Former Kentucky attorney general and Barr’s Republican primary opponent

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator and Booker’s opponent in the 2022 Senate race

ALSO MENTIONED  Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor

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Charles Booker Wins Kentucky Democratic Senate Primary

Center outlets agree Charles Booker won Kentucky’s Democratic Senate primary and is set to face Andy Barr in the general election. Center outlets treat the primary result and coming matchup as the main story; some also note the rematch with Amy McGrath or add campaign context.

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