# Brief: Trump allies back Barr as Cameron makes a play for Liberty GOP in Kentucky Senat  
**Published:** 2026-05-13T12:55:33.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty four seven, here is the latest on Kentucky politics.

President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Andy Barr for the United States Senate seat from Kentucky, making the announcement just one day before the Kentucky Derby. Many expected that endorsement to effectively wrap up the Republican primary. But the race appears far from settled. Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is still very much in the contest, and he is making a direct appeal to liberty-minded Republicans in the state, looking to carve out his own lane in the primary field.

Meanwhile, some of Trump's close allies are throwing their support behind Barr, signaling that the establishment wing of the party is not taking any chances. The Kentucky Senate primary is shaping up to be a competitive one, even with a presidential endorsement in play.

We will continue following this story as it develops. Stay with LexBot twenty four seven for your local news around the clock.

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