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Charles Booker wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Kentucky, will face Barr

Booker won the Democratic primary and will face Andy Barr in the general election.

Charles Booker wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Kentucky, will face Barr
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Charles Booker won Kentucky’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Amy McGrath and setting up a general-election contest with Republican Andy Barr. The result makes Booker the Democratic nominee for the open seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell.

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Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in the context of Kentucky’s recent voting history

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator whose retirement leaves the seat open

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Republican nominee who will face Booker in the general election

Booker’s opponent in the Democratic Senate primary

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who defeated Booker in the 2022 Senate race

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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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