Kentucky Senate race votes counted
The gist
Kentucky is counting votes in a Senate race between Republican Rep. Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker.
The seat opened after Mitch McConnell declined to seek reelection.
How it unfolded
- May 19, 2026Andy Barr won the Republican Senate primary, beating former Attorney General Daniel Cameron; with 10% of votes counted just after 7 p.m., Barr led 63% to 30% when the race was called.
- May 19, 2026Charles Booker secured the Democratic Senate nomination after a slow count in which his and Amy McGrath's numbers went back and forth as votes from Louisville and Lexington came in.
- Oct 28, 2026Barr and Booker outlined positions on costs, surveillance and child safety ahead of Election Day.