EXCLUSIVE: Andy Barr Pads War Chest In Three-Way Kentucky Primary

Republican Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr raised nearly $1.8 million for his Senate run in the third fundraising quarter, adding to his campaign coffers for what promises to be an expensive primary contest for the open Senate seat.

Barr is expected to tout the haul, first shared with the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation, as evidence of growing momentum behind his Senate run. His campaign had more than $6.6 million in the bank at the end of the third quarter, which extends from July to September.

“Andy Barr is also the only candidate with the resources, grassroots support, and momentum to put this Senate race away for Republicans,” campaign spokesman Alex Bellizzi said in a statement obtained by the DCNF. “Now is the time to unite behind Andy Barr to be Kentucky’s America First Senator.”

Barr announced his run to succeed retiring Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell in April. Though Republicans are expected to hold the open seat, the primary contest between Barr, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and businessman Nate Morris could be a bitter, drawn-out fight.

Trump has yet to weigh in on the contest, and all three GOP candidates are angling for his support. Barr’s pitch is centered around his votes in the House to enact Trump’s policies and his 2018 victory over failed Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath, who declared a run for the open seat on Monday.

“Andy Barr is the only candidate to have won tough races and helped President Trump implement the America First Agenda,” Bellizzi said.

Barr has secured endorsements