Andy Barr
Republican · KY-6 · U.S. House
Bio
Garland Hale "Andy" Barr IV is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district since 2013. Previously, he served in the administration of Kentucky governor Ernie Fletcher. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Issue profile
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Latest news
- Few details known on Mitch McConnell’s health 2 weeks after hospitalization
The public has received few details surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health condition after he was admitted into the hospital two weeks ago. A spokesperson for McConnell’s office did not have any updated information regarding the Kentucky senator’s health t…
Freerepublic.com · June 30, 2026 
Watchdog’s Online Tracker Shows Which Candidates Are Being Showered With AI Industry’s Dark MoneyThe artificial intelligence industry's super political action committees are dumping a heap of dark money into electing candidates from both parties to protect their interests on Capitol Hill amid growing public skepticism and backlash.On Wednesday, the progr…
Common Dreams · June 10, 2026
MS NOW host left 'bereft of words' after watching GOP lawmaker's ad about being whiteAs part of an interview with Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker, who is running for the seat now held by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R), MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart was left, as he put it, “bereft of words,” after watching a flagrantly racist ad being run …
Raw Story · May 23, 2026- Mitch McConnell spent 41 years building the most powerful Republican machine in the Senate..he blocked nominees.. killed legislation.. outlasted six presidents.. and bent the entire GOP caucus to his will for four decades.. (Andy Barr won)
Thomas A. Whitaker@WhitakerTA_·15h Do you understand what quietly happened in Kentucky tonight..Mitch McConnell spent 41 years building the most powerful Republican machine in the Senate..he blocked nominees.. killed legislation.. outlasted six preside…
Freerepublic.com · May 20, 2026
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