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Barr, Booker to Face Off in ‘The Kentucky Debate’
The only scheduled televised forum pits the two Senate nominees against each other on affordability, energy and healthcare as early voting nears.
- On Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Democratic challenger Charles Booker debated in Lexington, vying to replace retiring longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell.
- Affordability dominated the debate, as Booker criticized rising prices under Barr, while Barr blamed Democratic policies and advocated for 'American energy dominance.'
- Barr repeatedly labeled Booker a 'socialist' throughout the event, while Booker argued Barr was 'bought and sold' by corporate PACs supporting him.
- Booker called for a moratorium on data center development, while Barr defended recent U.S. military actions in Iran as necessary for oil security.
- Voters will decide the race on November 3, 2026, following early excused voting that begins October 29; the seat is rated as 'solid Republican.
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Iran, gas, AI: Barr and Booker spar in the only TV debate for Kentucky Senate this year
In the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former Democratic state Rep. Charles Booker sounded off on a host of issues Monday evening in their only televised debate ahead of Election Day.
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