Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Seat, Succeeding McConnell

• Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) is projected to win Kentucky's open Senate seat.
• Barr defeated former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker (D).
• Preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) deem the win safe for the Kentucky Republican.
• Former President Obama endorsed Booker in the Kentucky Senate race.
• Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is retiring, making the seat open.