Republican Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate. In doing so the congressman is giving up a seemingly secure House seat next year.
The seventh-term congressman's entry into the race pits him squarely against Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney general and ex-gubernatorial candidate.
The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell's seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday, it gained its second high-profile contender, Representative Andy Barr.
Michigan is set to face a competitive primary and fierce race for the state's open Senate seat in 2026 -- as three major Democrats have already entered the contest.
