McConnell’s poor health had become a news story in recent months.
The New York Times called the race for Barr with 80% of the votes in and Barr lead 53.8% to Booker’s 44%.
Booker, a former state lawmaker, had run for the Senate twice before.
Barr defeats Booker in Kentucky U.S. Senate race
Republican Andy Barr has defeated Democrat Charles Booker to hold onto the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky held by former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is retiring.
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Fox News has called the Florida race for Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
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