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Andy Barr wins GOP primary for Senate in Kentucky, in bid to succeed McConnell

Barr won the Republican nomination and will face Charles Booker in the general election.

Andy Barr wins GOP primary for Senate in Kentucky, in bid to succeed McConnell
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Andy Barr won Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary, with 64% of the vote when the Associated Press called the race. He will face Democrat Charles Booker in the general election to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.

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Retiring Kentucky senator whose seat is being contested

Thomas Massie
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Kentucky congressman defeated by Gallrein in the Republican primary

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Republican House candidate who defeated Thomas Massie

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Andy Barr Wins Kentucky Republican Senate Primary

Outlets agree Andy Barr won Kentucky’s Republican nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat Mitch McConnell is leaving. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Barr’s relationship with Donald Trump and Trump’s endorsement. Center outlets focus on the result and coming general-election matchup, with some also describing campaign dynamics around the endorsement. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s role in Barr’s victory, with one article presenting the result as another Trump win.

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