U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) speaks at the Graves County Republican Party Breakfast at WK&T Technology Park in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Ryan C. Hermens [email protected]

House Democrats identified Andy Barr's seat as one of 35 they hope to flip in 2026. Republicans say the choice is "laughable" and a "waste of money."

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's Senate campaign announcement ends months of speculation about whether he would jump into the race.

New campaign finance reports show early amounts candidates have raised in the race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat.

Several candidates have filed for Senator Mitch McConnell’s long-held Senate seat since he announced he would not run for reelection earlier this year. On

Turnout in presidential elections is normally lower in Mississippi than the nation as a whole. In 2024, despite the strong support for Republican Donald Trump in the state, 57.5% of registered voters went to the polls in Mississippi compared to the national average of 64%, according to the United States Elections Project.

Andy Barr, R-Ky., speaks before a gathering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, June 20, 2024.