Trump-backed Barr poised to replace McConnell after Kentucky GOP Senate primary victory

Rep.

Andy Barr (R-Ky.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Kentucky, putting him on a glidepath to replace retiring Sen.

Mitch McConnell (R), the longest-serving Senate leader in history.

Barr defeated former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron in a competitive primary that marked the first race without McConnell on the ballot...