U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) speaks at the Graves County Republican Party Breakfast at WK&T Technology Park in Mayfield, Ky., on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Ryan C. Hermens [email protected]

Another high-profile contender has officially joined the race for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat. U.S. Rep Andy Barr announced Tuesday he'd run for seat in what is expected to be a hotly contested primary.

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's Senate campaign announcement ends months of speculation about whether he would jump into the race.

New campaign finance reports show early amounts candidates have raised in the race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat.

House Democrats identified Andy Barr's seat as one of 35 they hope to flip in 2026. Republicans say the choice is "laughable" and a "waste of money."

Jason and Michael Nemes are the first GOP father-son duo to serve simultaneously in the Kentucky General Assembly in as much as a century. Michael Nemes, a former delivery driver, entered politics after his son, Jason, encouraged him to run for office.

Andy Barr, R-Ky., speaks before a gathering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Turnout in presidential elections is normally lower in Mississippi than the nation as a whole. In 2024, despite the strong support for Republican Donald Trump in the state, 57.5% of registered voters went to the polls in Mississippi compared to the national average of 64%, according to the United States Elections Project.