AP: GOP Rep. Barr Retains Kentucky Seat

GOP Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr is projected to keep his seat. 

The Associated Press called the race in Barr’s favor just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday. 

The win will give Barr a fifth term to represent parts of the Kentucky, including Lexington and Frankfort.

Democrats were hoping to takeover the seat with their candidate Josh Hicks, an attorney and retired Marine.

Barr is the top Republican on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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