Andy Barr
Andy Barr has served as U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district since 2013. He is the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for the open Senate seat vacated by retiring Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: KY
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A., University of Virginia; J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law
Residence: Lexington, KY
Biography
Andy Barr was born on July 24, 1973, in Lexington, Kentucky. He earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He worked as an attorney before being elected to Congress in 2012. He received the endorsement of President Donald Trump for the Senate race.
Professional background
U.S. Representative (2013–present); Attorney
Public service
U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District (2013–present)