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Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a Republican political skirmish on Saturday. Three candidates competing to succeed longtime U.S. Sen.
Kentucky GOP Senate candidates vie for spotlight with well-placed zingers at Fancy Farm
The top three Republican candidates hoping to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate — former Attorney General Daniel Cameron, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington businessman Nate Morris — have been taking snipes at each other on the campaign trail this summer as they barrel toward the May 2026 primary,
Senate candidates seeking McConnell seat trade jabs at Fancy Farm. See updates
Kentucky voters can expect a political showdown from senate candidates vying for Mitch McConnell's seat at Fancy Farm picnic.
Kentucky GOP Senate candidates get combative on the Fancy Farm stage
Senate candidate Nate Morris to opponents: "Show us the seat of your britches so we can understand exactly where Mitch's hand goes in."
Fancy Farm, a Kentucky tradition, debates Sen. Mitch McConnell's legacy
An annual picnic in Kentucky became a platform for GOP Senate candidates to show how closely they align with President Trump. Some also attempted to distance themselves from Sen. Mitch McConnell.
In Kentucky, Trump and McConnell cast shadow over Senate race
Looming over the Republican primary for Kentucky’s open Senate seat are two defining party figures — Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell.
Mitch McConnell's legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
Republican Nate Morris warmed up a recent crowd of party faithful by gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey
Lone Fancy Farm Democrat takes on Comer, as GOP allies hint at Kentucky representative’s future
While many eyes were on Kentucky’s US Senate candidates at this weekend’s Fancy Farm Picnic, there was another story to watch ...
What you missed at Fancy Farm ‘25: Watts shines, McConnell-Morris & many zingers
Nothing says MAGA like a Brooks Brothers-wearing attorney from the Chevy Chase neighborhood in Lexington,” the emcee joked of Andy Barr.
Who had the best zingers? Here's a round up from Fancy Farm
Kentucky's politicians came out swinging on stage in West Kentucky at the 145th Fancy Farm Picnic. Here's what they said.
Is Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic still relevant in a changing political climate?
The annual Fancy Farm picnic has long been Kentucky's political event of the summer. But in the modern political world, does ...
Democrats largely a no-show at Fancy Farm. Voters say it harms their message
Republicans mocked the Kentucky Democratic Party’s absence at Fancy Farm this year. Some Democratic voters saw their absence ...
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Republicans spar over chance at McConnell's seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic
With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as ...
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Is Fancy Farm still relevant in Kentucky politics?
Kentucky's biggest political event, Fancy Farm, is happening this weekend. But with more and more politicians skipping the ...
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McConnell’s legacy under attack as Ky. GOP primary candidates vie for Trump endorsement
This year’s Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky turned into a debate over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s legacy within his own ...