“Pretend I’m on the Ballot”: Trump Rallies Kentucky for Andy Barr and Ed Gallrein, Promising $5,000 Checks and a Drug Plant if Republicans Win and Calling Thomas Massie a “Loser”
At a rally in Highland Heights, Ky., Trump told voters to “pretend I’m on the ballot,” campaigned for Senate nominee Andy Barr and House candidate Ed Gallrein, repeated a $5,000 payment pledge and promised a drug plant investment if Republicans keep Congress.
Trump Rallies in Northern Kentucky for Andy Barr, His Pick to Succeed Mitch McConnell, and Ed Gallrein, the Navy SEAL Who Ousted Thomas Massie
Trump rallied on Oct. 17 at Northern Kentucky University for Senate nominee Andy Barr, who faces Democrat Charles Booker for Mitch McConnell’s open seat, and for Ed Gallrein, who defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in May.
Barr Outraised Booker More Than 3 to 1 for McConnell’s Seat and Has Eight Times His Cash; Booker Reports $140,000 in Debts
In Kentucky’s Senate race, Republican Andy Barr raised $2.07 million from July 1 to Sept. 30 and has $2.73 million; Democrat Charles Booker raised $614,752 and has $343,925, with $140,080 in debts, their FEC reports show.
Kentucky 2026 Midterm Guide: Barr vs. Booker for Mitch McConnell’s Seat, Open for the First Time Since 1984
Who is on the Kentucky ballot Nov. 3, 2026: Andy Barr vs. Charles Booker for Mitch McConnell’s open Senate seat and six House races, two of them open, with FEC money, past results and what to watch.