Kentucky Senate race: Booker and Barr vying for nomination
Steady: 2 in the last 7 days
Updated friday
The latest in this situation
- Charles Booker previously worked in Andy Beshear’s administration.
- U.S. Senate nominees Andy Barr and Charles Booker made political statements regarding trade wars and foreign policy.
- Trump criticized Booker during a rally as Booker seeks to flip the seat held by McConnell.
- Trump endorsed Barr's campaign as Booker remains an opponent in the Kentucky Senate race.
How it started
Kentucky political figures, including Governor Beshear, Lt. Governor Coleman, and Senate candidates Booker and Barr, are highlighted.
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What happened
Kentucky political figures, including Governor Beshear, Lt. Governor Coleman, and Senate candidates Booker and Barr, are highlighted.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Charles Booker previously worked in Andy Beshear’s administration.Sub-event
- Andy Barr and Charles Booker are vying for the Senate nomination in Kentucky, while Governor Andy Beshear addresses state political leadership challenges.Sub-event
Status updates on Kentucky politicians, including Beshear's staff and the Booker vs Barr Senate race.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kentucky
state of the United States of America
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Andy Beshear
American attorney and politician (born 1977)
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Charles Booker
American politician
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Andy Barr
U.S. Representative from Kentucky
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