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Barr wins McConnell’s open Senate seat in Kentucky
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- Rep. ) is projected to win Kentucky’s open Senate seat and succeed retiring Sen. ), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Barr defeated former Kentucky state Rep.
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Nov 3, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 5:15:32 AM · Reported with: The Hill, Toronto Star
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