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Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend'

Alvarado advanced to the general election after receiving Trump’s endorsement.

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Kentucky state Sen. Ralph Alvarado advanced to the general election for the state’s 6th Congressional District after President Donald Trump endorsed him. Alvarado will face the general election as he seeks to succeed Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for the Senate.

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Republican candidate for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Alvarado

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Democratic challenger Barr defeated in 2024

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Outgoing Senate majority leader whose seat Barr is seeking

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative mentioned as a source of Republican tension with Trump

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative whose seat Alvarado is seeking and who is pursuing a Senate seat

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator mentioned as a source of Republican tension with Trump

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