Andy Barr Eyes Senate Run
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GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, though McConnell hasn't said he's retiring

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Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr intends to run in the 2026 Senate race for Sen. McConnell , who is serving his seventh term, has not yet disclosed plans to run for reelection.
McConnell has repeatedly said he intends to serve out his term, which ends in early 2027 .
Barr has privately said he wouldn't challenge McConnell in a primary.
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