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Andy Barr

Republican Party

US Senator

Kentucky

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What is Andy Barr running for?

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U.S. Senator (Kentucky, Class 2)

How much has Andy Barr raised?

Andy Barr's campaign has reported raising $9,981,055 and spending $11,368,587 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$9,981,055
Total spent
$11,368,587
Campaign committee
ANDY BARR FOR SENATE, INC.

Andy Barr is an eighth-generation Kentuckian and a native of Lexington, a graduate of Henry Clay High School and the University of Virginia, and a 2001 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law. A Republican who has represented Kentucky's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2013, he was the first member of Kentucky's federal delegation to endorse Donald Trump in 2024 and chaired Trump's primary campaign in the Commonwealth. Barr describes himself as a conservative who believes limited government and free enterprise give Americans the greatest opportunity to pursue happiness; he resides in Lexington with his wife, Davis, and their four children.

Where does Andy Barr stand on the issues?

Andy Barr has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Agriculture

    Supports

    Barr supports Kentucky farmers, citing a tax cut that 'ended the death tax on 2 million family farms' and expanded crop insurance to record levels, and is leading the effort to establish a federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived products.

    “Andy Barr is committed to fighting for Kentucky's farmers to ensure that they have the support they need to feed our communities and keep our Commonwealth healthy.”

    barrforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • DEI & Transgender Policy

    Opposes

    Barr opposes allowing biological males in girls' sports, locker rooms, and bathrooms, and supports the Defend Girls' Athletics Act (cutting federal funding to schools that allow biological males in girls' sports) and a ban on sex-change operations on minors. He states there are 'two genders - God given, not doctor altered.'

    “Andy has been clear, there are two genders - God given, not doctor altered - and there should be no men in girls' sports, locker rooms, or bathrooms.”

    barrforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • Energy

    Supports

    Barr supports expanding Kentucky energy production, saying he fought 'Biden's war on energy' and has a plan to 'bring back clean, beautiful coal' to create jobs and lower energy costs; he also wrote the bill Biden first vetoed to block ESG mandates on retirement accounts and 401(k)s.

    “No one fought Biden's war on energy more than Andy Barr. Andy has a plan to bring back clean, beautiful coal, to create jobs, lower energy costs, and attract industries of the future to Kentucky.”

    barrforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • Foreign Policy & National Security

    Supports

    Barr supports a hardline policy toward China, having led the STOP Chinese Fentanyl Act into law (sanctioning those involved in China's fentanyl manufacturing) and passing legislation cutting off American investment in Chinese military, surveillance, and technology companies.

    “Andy Barr is leading the charge against the CCP. Andy led the STOP Chinese Fentanyl Act into law, which sanctions anyone involved in China with fentanyl manufacturing.”

    barrforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Barr supports Second Amendment rights and opposes gun-control measures; he led the Fair Access to Banking Act to stop banks from discriminating against the firearms industry and holds an A+ rating from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

    “No one will work harder as your next U.S. Senator to protect your Second Amendment Rights from every possible threat.”

    barrforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • Immigration

    Supports

    Barr supports strict border security and immigration enforcement: deporting 'all criminal illegals,' restarting border wall construction, hiring more border agents, reinstating Remain in Mexico, and ending catch-and-release. He cites his vote for the largest border security bill in history (2025), his vote to impeach the DHS Secretary, a perfect A+ rating from NumbersUSA, and the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council.

    “Andy Barr believes we must deport all criminal illegals and secure the border. ... Andy will always fight to keep our border secure.”

    barrforsenate.comAs of September 2026

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US Senator Kentucky

Primary election

Statewide, KentuckyEnded 5/19/2026

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