Pikeville, Kentucky—Today, Kentucky State Senator Phillip Wheeler (R-31st) endorsed Andy Barr to be the next U.S. Senator from Kentucky. Senator Wheeler has championed Kentucky energy, small businesses, and farmers in the State Senate and has known Andy Barr for over three decades.
“I have known Andy Barr for over 30 years and for all that time he has been a champion of conservative values from our time together in the Young Republicans all the way to the halls of Congress where he has fought courageously for Eastern Kentucky and the coal industry,” said Senator Wheeler. “I know that Andy will continue to be a fighter for Kentucky in the United States Senate and is the best candidate to push President Trump’s bold America First agenda forward on the national stage.”
“Phillip Wheeler and I have stood shoulder to shoulder as Young Republicans and now elected officials to help make our state more Republican and elevate conservative policies at every level of government,” said Barr. “I can’t wait for him to be one of my key partners in Eastern Kentucky. We will always fight for Kentucky coal against the radical environmentalists, stand up for small business owners, and ensure that Eastern Kentucky is strong.”
Senator Wheeler has represented Elliott, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, and Pike Counties in the State Senate since his election in 2019.
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