# 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.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
- State: KY
- Race: Kentucky Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Lexington, KY
- Race rating: Safe Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.barr.senate.gov

## 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.

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of Virginia; J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2013–present); Attorney
- Public service: U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District (2013–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Charles Booker](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/charles-booker-ky-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- 2026 United States Senate election in Kentucky — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Kentucky
- Andy Barr — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001282

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:51:41.145Z

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