Andy Barr

Background

Andy Barr is a Lexington native and has represented Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2013. He is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2026.

Sources: Andy Barr for Senate — Meet Andy, WLWT, “Who’s running for Mitch McConnell’s Kentucky U.S. Senate seat?”

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Border security

  Barr says he believes the border must be secured and that criminal immigrants who are in the country illegally should be deported.

  Andy Barr for Senate — Issues

• Tax policy

  His campaign lists tax cuts among his priorities.

  Andy Barr for Senate — Issues

• Energy production

  The current campaign site lists expanding Kentucky energy production as a priority.

  Andy Barr for Senate — Issues