States Kentucky U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate, Kentucky
November 3, 2026 · 14 statements · 2026.09.30-fd6ab91f
Candidates
Also on the ballot
Christopher Campbell Other party Not researched: below our published threshold Thomas Michael Murphy Other party Not researched: below our published threshold
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Statements and positions
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Andy Barr Republican Charles Booker Democratic
Federal statements
Economy No. 01/14
The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.
Background The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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We absolutely need a living wage. We know that's over $20, so certainly raising the minimum wage is the lowest bar.
Press quote · Mar 30, 2022 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
therealnews.com
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Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
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Taxes No. 02/14
Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.
Background This would increase the federal income tax owed by the highest-earning households. Households below that income would not be affected by this change.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Health care No. 03/14
Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
On passage of H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act (reinstates enhanced ACA premium tax credits): Barr, Andy - Kentucky - No
Vote record · Jan 8, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
clerk.house.gov
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Immigration No. 04/14
Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Background This would pay for additional fencing or wall along the southern border. It concerns construction funding, not other kinds of border enforcement.
On passage of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 (resumes border wall construction): Barr | Republican | Kentucky | KY | Yea
Vote record · May 11, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
clerk.house.gov
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
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Guns No. 05/14
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Background Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
On passage of H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021: Barr, Andy - Kentucky - Nay
Vote record · Mar 11, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
clerk.house.gov No archived copy yet
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Abortion No. 06/14
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
Background Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.
By overturning Roe, the Court is empowering the American electorate to determine, through their elected representatives, what limits on abortion they want implemented in their state.
Campaign or official site · Jun 24, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
barr.house.gov
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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Let me be the vote to codify your right to privacy, your ability to make decisions over your body.
Press quote · Oct 1, 2022 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
rmoutlook.com
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Medium (0.60)
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Energy and climate No. 07/14
The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.
Background This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.
Fast-track the approval process for American energy production on federal lands and waters.
Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
barr.house.gov
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Confidence High (0.85)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Energy and climate No. 08/14
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Background This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
Kentuckians have been paying high electric bills and losing energy jobs in our communities because of Barack Obama and Joe Biden's war on Kentucky coal.
Campaign or official site · Sep 14, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
barr.house.gov
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Economy No. 09/14
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
Background Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.
I fully support President Trump's decision to reinstate tariffs. We cannot stand by while the Supreme Court undermines the America First trade agenda.
Campaign or official site · Feb 20, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
barr.house.gov No archived copy yet
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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He could be fighting the tariffs taxing every Kentucky family at the grocery store.
Press quote · Jun 21, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
yahoo.com No archived copy yet
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Confidence Medium (0.60)
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
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Democracy and elections No. 10/14
Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.
Background Voter ID rules are set by each state today and vary widely. This would set one photo ID requirement for federal elections nationwide.
Voter ID is commonsense and is supported by over 80% of the American public, including a majority of Democrat voters.
Campaign or official site · Feb 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
barr.house.gov
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Confidence High (0.90)
Review Verified AI research, accepted by the VoteVera editor on Sep 30, 2026.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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Public safety No. 11/14
Federal grants to local police departments should be increased.
Background Federal grant programs help local departments pay for officers, equipment and training. This would raise the amount available.
Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) secured $96,192 in federal funding to modernize equipment for the Harrodsburg Police Department as part of the Closing the Technology Gap initiative.
Campaign or official site · Feb 2, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
barr.house.gov
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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Foreign policy No. 12/14
The president should get approval from Congress before taking further military action against Iran.
Background The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran in 2025 without a vote in Congress. This would require approval by Congress before further U.S. military action against Iran, other than responding to an attack.
The President of the United States doesn't need the permission of Congress to engage in hostilities to protect the American people.
Campaign or official site · Mar 5, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
barr.house.gov
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Andy Barr's verified accounts and sites.
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So...is a war powers resolution to end hostilities with Iran something you would have voted for?" Booker: "Oh, absolutely.
Interview or debate · Jul 7, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
currentaffairs.org
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Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
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Foreign policy No. 13/14
The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Israel.
Background The U.S. gives Israel about $3.8 billion in military aid a year under a 10-year agreement, plus added aid approved since 2023. Continuing keeps that aid in place; ending or limiting it would take action by Congress or the president.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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This is about standing up for humanity, and so, no, I would not support any funding until we address the humanitarian challenges, and we end genocide.
Press quote · Mar 18, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
yahoo.com
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
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Education No. 14/14
The federal government should help pay for child care for working families.
Background Federal child care help today comes mainly through block grants to states and tax credits, and reaches a small share of eligible families. This would expand federal funding so more working families pay less for child care.
We found no public vote or statement that answers this. It is not counted.
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A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
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Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
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Verification Quote found on the cited page by an independent check.
Confidence Low (0.55)
Review Reviewed Sep 30, 2026 by edo.
Accepted sources
A challenge counts in full when its evidence link comes from:
Charles Booker's verified accounts and sites.
Official government sites (the list is on each finding's page and in the methodology).
Archived snapshots of any of these pages (web.archive.org).
Any other link is still posted, under Unverified evidence. How evidence is checked