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@Booker4KY is that candidate. Hope you'll join me in supporting him.|accessdate=June 18, 2020}}</ref>
@Booker4KY is that candidate. Hope you'll join me in supporting him.|accessdate=June 18, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Susan Sarandon]], actress and activist<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=SusanSarandon|number=1244680033349877761|title=Hey Kentucky, @Booker4KY is running to unseat Mitch McConnell in Nov, but first he needs your support in the primary on 6/23. Charles is a native Kentuckian who supports The Green New Deal, UBI & Medicare for All, so here's the link to help out if you can|first=Susan|last=Sarandon|date=March 30, 2020|accessdate=April 15, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Susan Sarandon]], actress and activist<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=SusanSarandon|number=1244680033349877761|title=Hey Kentucky, @Booker4KY is running to unseat Mitch McConnell in Nov, but first he needs your support in the primary on 6/23. Charles is a native Kentuckian who supports The Green New Deal, UBI & Medicare for All, so here's the link to help out if you can|first=Susan|last=Sarandon|date=March 30, 2020|accessdate=April 15, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Ava DuVernay]], filmmaker and director{{cite tweet|title=Kentucky has used Covid-19 as an excuse to slash polling places for Tuesday’s vital primary to defeat #MitchMcConnell. There were 3500+. Now, there are 200. Jefferson County, where half the Black voters are, will have 1 polling place for 610,000+ voters. |user=ava|number=1274397444747309057|date = June 20, 2020}} </ref>
* [[Matt Jones (radio host)|Matt Jones]], Kentucky Sports Radio host and restaurateur<ref name=MattJonesTwitter>{{cite tweet|title=A message|user=KySportsRadio|number=1269775449707683841|date = June 7, 2020}} </ref>
* [[Matt Jones (radio host)|Matt Jones]], Kentucky Sports Radio host and restaurateur<ref name=MattJonesTwitter>{{cite tweet|title=A message|user=KySportsRadio|number=1269775449707683841|date = June 7, 2020}} </ref>
*[[Ice Cube]], rapper<ref name=IceCube>{{cite tweet|title=Yeah, it's time to bring Kentucky into the 21st Century. |user=icecube|number=1273312193119809542|date = June 17, 2020}} </ref>
*[[Ice Cube]], rapper<ref name=IceCube>{{cite tweet|title=Yeah, it's time to bring Kentucky into the 21st Century. |user=icecube|number=1273312193119809542|date = June 17, 2020}} </ref>
* [[Infinity Train|Owen Dennis]], director, writer, illustrator, composer, creator and showrunner of [[Infinity Train]]{{cite tweet|title=I donated money for buses. I recommend you do the same. I would really like to not need UN election monitors in the US, but it's looking more and more necessary every day. |user=Oweeeeendennis|number=1274597765448753152|date = June 21, 2020}} </ref>
* Steve Cox, registered pharmacy technician and withdrawn 2020 U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=SteveCoxUSA|number=1215990346468950016|title=I'm out of this race. I cant thank those that supported me enough. I love you all & this great state. I'll keep fighting. Mitch is done. Please everyone support Charles Booker. He is the only progressive hope left in this race|first=Steve|last=Cox|date=January 11, 2020}}</ref>
* Steve Cox, registered pharmacy technician and withdrawn 2020 U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=SteveCoxUSA|number=1215990346468950016|title=I'm out of this race. I cant thank those that supported me enough. I love you all & this great state. I'll keep fighting. Mitch is done. Please everyone support Charles Booker. He is the only progressive hope left in this race|first=Steve|last=Cox|date=January 11, 2020}}</ref>
* Aaron Yarmuth, LEOweekly Owner and Editor and son of [[John Yarmuth]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leoweekly.com/2020/06/charles-booker-u-s-senate/|title=Charles Booker for U.S. Senate|author=Aaron Yarmuth|via=LEO Weekly Editorial|date=June 10, 2020|accessdate=June 10, 2020}}</ref>
* Aaron Yarmuth, LEOweekly Owner and Editor and son of [[John Yarmuth]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leoweekly.com/2020/06/charles-booker-u-s-senate/|title=Charles Booker for U.S. Senate|author=Aaron Yarmuth|via=LEO Weekly Editorial|date=June 10, 2020|accessdate=June 10, 2020}}</ref>

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2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky
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The 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky will be held on November 3, 2020, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky, concurrently with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been Senate Majority Leader since 2015 and senator from Kentucky since 1985, is running for reelection to a seventh term in office. The Democratic and Republican primaries will take place on June 23, 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Wendell K. Crow, businessman and entrepreneur[1][5] (remained on ballot)
  • Karl Das[6][5]

Endorsements

Mitch McConnell
Federal officials
State officials

Results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Nicholas Alsager
Republican Wendell K. Crow (withdrawn)
Republican Paul John Frangedakis
Republican Louis Grider
Republican Neren James
Republican Kenneth Lowndes
Republican Mitch McConnell (incumbent)
Republican Wesley Morgan
Total votes 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

Withdrawn

  • Jimmy Ausbrooks, mental health counselor[17] (endorsed Mike Broihier)[18] (remained on ballot)
  • Steven Cox, registered pharmacy technician[19] (endorsed Charles Booker)[20]
  • Joshua Paul Edwards[21][5]
  • Kevin Elliott, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Murray State University[6][5]
  • Dr. Loretta Babalmoradi Noble[22][5]

Declined

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Charles
Booker 		Amy
McGrath 		Other Undecided
Garin-Hart-Yang[A] June 16–18, 2020 – – 32% 42% – –
Civiqs/Data for Progress June 13–15, 2020 421 (LV) ± 5.5% 44% 36% 9%[b] 11%
YouGov Blue/MVMT Communications[B] June 8–12, 2020 313 (RV) ± 7.0% 39% 49% 6%[c] 3%
YouGov Blue/MVMT Communications[B] May 2020 –[d] – 13% 62% – –
YouGov Blue/MVMT Communications[B] April 2020 –[e] – 11% 62% – –
YouGov Blue/MVMT Communications[B] January 2020 –[f] – 7% 65% – –

Endorsements

Charles Booker
Executive Branch officials
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
Local officials
Individuals
  • Tom Steyer, Hedge fund manager; 2020 presidential candidate[51]
  • Susan Sarandon, actress and activist[52]
  • Ava DuVernay, filmmaker and director@ava (June 20, 2020). "Kentucky has used Covid-19 as an excuse to slash polling places for Tuesday's vital primary to defeat #MitchMcConnell. There were 3500+. Now, there are 200. Jefferson County, where half the Black voters are, will have 1 polling place for 610,000+ voters" (Tweet) – via Twitter. </ref>
  • Matt Jones, Kentucky Sports Radio host and restaurateur[53]
  • Ice Cube, rapper[54]
  • Owen Dennis, director, writer, illustrator, composer, creator and showrunner of Infinity Train@Oweeeeendennis (June 21, 2020). "I donated money for buses. I recommend you do the same. I would really like to not need UN election monitors in the US, but it's looking more and more necessary every day" (Tweet) – via Twitter. </ref>
  • Steve Cox, registered pharmacy technician and withdrawn 2020 U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky[55]
  • Aaron Yarmuth, LEOweekly Owner and Editor and son of John Yarmuth[56]
Newspapers
Unions
Organizations and political parties
Mike Broihier
State legislators
  • Richard Ojeda, West Virginia State Senator for the 7th district (2016–2019); 2020 presidential and U.S. Senate candidate[74]
Individuals
Organizations
Amy McGrath
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
  • John Delaney, U.S. Representative from MD-6 (2013–2019); 2020 presidential candidate[84]
  • Katie Hill, U.S. Representative from CA-25 (January – November 2019)[85]
  • Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative from CA-15; 2020 presidential candidate[86]
  • Joe Walsh, U.S. Representative from IL-8 (2011–2013); 2020 Republican presidential candidate[87] (Republican until February 2020, Independent since February 2020)
Governors
  • Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana; 2020 U.S. Senate nominee; 2020 presidential candidate[88]
  • Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington; 2020 presidential candidate[89]
Local officials
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Results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jimmy Ausbrooks (withdrawn)
Democratic Charles Booker
Democratic Mike Broihier
Democratic Maggie Joe Hilliard
Democratic Andrew Maynard
Democratic Amy McGrath
Democratic Eric Rothmuller
Democratic John R. Sharpensteen
Democratic Bennie J. Smith
Democratic Mary Ann Tobin
Total votes 100.0%

Other candidates

Libertarian primary

The Libertarian Party of Kentucky does not qualify to nominate through the taxpayer-funded primary and will hold its privately-operated primary, open to those who are and remain registered to vote as a Libertarian from January 1 to present in the state of Kentucky,[116] on March 8, 2020.[117] All candidates of the Libertarian Party of Kentucky must defeat None Of The Above (NOTA) to obtain the nomination.[118]

Declared

  • Brad Barron, farmer and entrepreneur[119]

Results

Libertarian primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Libertarian Brad Barron
Libertarian None of the above
Total votes 100.0%

Reform Party

Withdrawn

Independents

Withdrawn

  • Alyssa Dara McDowell, independent candidate for President in 2016[121][5]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[122] Likely R June 18, 2020
Inside Elections[123] Safe R April 3, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball[124] Likely R April 30, 2020
Daily Kos[125] Safe R June 4, 2020
Politico[126] Likely R April 19, 2020
Niskanen Center[127] Likely R April 28, 2020

Polling

with Amy McGrath
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Mitch
McConnell (R) 		Amy
McGrath (D) 		Other /
Undecided
Civiqs/Data for Progress June 13–15, 2020 898 (RV) ± 3.8% 53% 33% 15%[g]
RMG Research[h] May 21–24, 2020 500 (RV) ± 4.5% 40% 41% 19%[i]
Change Research (D)[C][128] January 17–21, 2020 1,281 (LV) ± 2.8% 41% 41% 18%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D)[D][128] January 8–13, 2020 802 (LV) ± 3.5% 43% 40% 17%
Fabrizio Ward/AARP July 29–31, 2019 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 47% 46% 6%
Change Research (D)[E] June 15–16, 2019 1,629 (LV) – 47% 45% 8%
with Charles Booker
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Mitch
McConnell (R) 		Charles
Booker (D) 		Other /
Undecided
Civiqs/Data for Progress June 13–15, 2020 898 (RV) ± 3.8% 52% 38% 9%[j]
Hypothetical polling
with Jim Gray
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Mitch
McConnell (R) 		Jim
Gray (D) 		Undecided
Gravis Marketing June 11–12, 2019 741 ± 3.6% 49% 41% 10%
with Generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Mitch
McConnell (R) 		Generic
Democrat 		Other /
Undecided
Public Policy Polling May 14–15, 2020 1,104 (V) – 47% 44% 9%
Public Policy Polling (D)[F] Feb 11–12, 2019 748 ± 3.6% 45% 42% 12%
Public Policy Polling (D)[G] Aug 15–16, 2017 645 – 37% 44% 19%
on whether Mitch McConnell deserves to be re-elected
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Yes No Other /
Undecided
Fabrizio Ward/AARP July 29–31, 2019 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 31% 62% 8%[k]
Public Policy Polling (D)[F] Feb 11–12, 2019 748 ± 3.6% 32% 61% 8%
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Generic
Republican 		Generic
Democrat 		Other /
Undecided
Fabrizio Ward/AARP July 29–31, 2019 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 48% 42% 13%[l]

Results

United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2020
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican TBD
Democratic TBD
Libertarian TBD
Total votes 100.0%

Notes

Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by the McGrath campaign
  2. ^ a b c d Poll sponsored by Booker's campaign
  3. ^ Poll sponsored by the McGrath campaign
  4. ^ Poll sponsored by the McGrath campaign
  5. ^ Poll sponsored by the McGrath campaign
  6. ^ a b Poll sponsored by The Ditch Mitch Fund
  7. ^ Poll sponsored by Our Lives on the Line
Voter samples
  1. ^ a b c d e f g Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ Broihier with 4%; Tobin with 1%; "someone else" with 4%
  3. ^ Broihier with 5%; other with 1%
  4. ^ Not yet released
  5. ^ Not yet released
  6. ^ Not yet released
  7. ^ Barron (L) with 4%; "someone else" with 8%; undecided with 3%
  8. ^ U.S. Term Limits is a PAC supporting candidates who support term limits in Congress. McGrath is one such candidate
  9. ^ Undecided with 10%; "Some other candidate" with 9%
  10. ^ Barron (L) with 4%; "someone else" with 2%; undecided with 3%
  11. ^ Undecided with 7%; "refused" with 1%
  12. ^ Undecided with 10%; "don't know/refused" with 3%

References

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  33. ^ Gillibrand, Kirsten [@SenGillibrand] (July 9, 2019). "At the debates last month, the candidates were asked how we'd deal with Mitch McConnell if we're elected president. Here's one solution: We replace him. I'm proud to endorse @AmyMcGrathKY for U.S. Senate. Let's win this fight" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  34. ^ Harris, Kamala [@KamalaHarris] (July 9, 2019). "From the Naval Academy to her historic Marine combat flight to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Pentagon, @AmyMcGrathKY has dedicated her life to serving our country. Thank you for stepping up and continuing your leadership" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  35. ^ Sanders, Bernie [@BernieSanders] (June 9, 2020). ".@Booker4KY is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, where Mitch McConnell is currently up for re-election. He was an endorser of our campaign for president and supports progressive policies such as criminal justice reform, Medicare for All, and getting big money out of politics" (Tweet). Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ Warren, Elizabeth [@ewarren] (June 18, 2020). ".@Booker4KY is a lifelong Kentuckian who has seen how Mitch McConnell and Washington, D.C. have failed working families. I'm proud to endorse him and join his fight to root out corruption, dismantle systemic racism, and make big, structural change" (Tweet). Retrieved June 18, 2020 – via Twitter.
  37. ^ Warren, Elizabeth [@ewarren] (July 9, 2019). ".@AmyMcGrathKY is a real fighter for working families in Kentucky and across the country. She inspired us in 2018, and now she's running for the U.S. Senate. Go Amy!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  38. ^ Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [@AOC] (June 9, 2020). "Charles Booker (@Booker4KY) is running for Senate & building the kind of principled, inclusive, and winning coalition in Kentucky that can inspire positive change. The US Senate will be a better place with him in it. I'm proud to endorse him. Let's go:" (Tweet). Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via Twitter.
  39. ^ Pressley, Ayanna [@AyannaPressley] (June 17, 2020). ".@Booker4KY has spent the last ten years fighting for the people of KY at all levels of government. Charles can defeat Mitch McConnell - who has caused so much pain for so many families - and he will be a powerful advocate for the people of KY in the U.S. Senate" (Tweet). Retrieved June 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
  40. ^ Ellison, Keith [@keithellison] (June 15, 2020). ".⁦@Booker4KY⁩, Charles Booker Is the young leader this moment calls for. I support him. Hope you to too" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  46. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l @Booker4KY (May 19, 2020). "These endorsements show that my experiences, conviction, and years of bold leadership are exactly what leaders of Kentucky demand in a U.S. Senate. The choice in this primary is clear" (Tweet). Retrieved May 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
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  48. ^ Booker, Charles [@Booker4KY] (March 31, 2020). "Rep. Scott is a warrior for the people. Rep. Scott is a true giant. Her support is further proof that Kentucky is ready to take this stand. Join @atticascott4ky in helping us crush tonight's fundraising deadline. Let's do this" (Tweet). Retrieved May 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
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  51. ^ Steyer, Tom [@TomSteyer] (June 18, 2020). "We need to beat Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell, and replace them with leaders committed to meeting this moment by tackling environmental and racial injustice head on. In Kentucky, @Booker4KY is that candidate. Hope you'll join me in supporting him" (Tweet). Retrieved June 18, 2020 – via Twitter. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 183 (help)
  52. ^ Sarandon, Susan [@SusanSarandon] (March 30, 2020). "Hey Kentucky, @Booker4KY is running to unseat Mitch McConnell in Nov, but first he needs your support in the primary on 6/23. Charles is a native Kentuckian who supports The Green New Deal, UBI & Medicare for All, so here's the link to help out if you can" (Tweet). Retrieved April 15, 2020 – via Twitter.
  53. ^ @KySportsRadio (June 7, 2020). "A message" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  54. ^ @icecube (June 17, 2020). "Yeah, it's time to bring Kentucky into the 21st Century" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  55. ^ Cox, Steve [@SteveCoxUSA] (January 11, 2020). "I'm out of this race. I cant thank those that supported me enough. I love you all & this great state. I'll keep fighting. Mitch is done. Please everyone support Charles Booker. He is the only progressive hope left in this race" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  68. ^ Mijente Movement [@ConMijente] (December 15, 2020). "BREAKING: We need to fight on all fronts for the well being of our people. That's why today Mijente is proud to endorse Charles Booker @Booker4KY, a progressive, Black, Kentucky-native running to unseat Republican Senator Mitch McConnell" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
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  71. ^ Our Everyday [@OurEverydayPAC] (June 17, 2020). "We are proud to announce our first 2020 endorsement: @Booker4KY for U.S. Senate in Kentucky" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  72. ^ Bold Progressives [@Boldprogressives.org] (June 10, 2019). "We are proud to endorse @Booker4KY! McConnell has to go — and the way to do that is with a bold progressive who understands the struggles people face. We agree w/ @AOC & @BernieSanders: Charles Booker is that candidate. DONATE to build the momentum: https://pccc.me/3dSpDNU" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
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  75. ^ Williamson, Marianne [@marwilliamson] (April 14, 2020). "A great progressive candidate running for the Dem nomination to take on Mitch McConnell! He's an ex-Marine & a farmer. After the president, McConnell is the most important person to send into retirement. Please check out Mike Broihier & help him get there!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  78. ^ Bennet, Michael [@MichaelBennet] (July 9, 2019). "Washington is a three-ring circus: @realDonaldTrump spins the plates, while Mitch McConnell is the ringmaster. We need to replace McConnell and end his attack on our institutions. @AmyMcGrathKY can get the job done" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  79. ^ Klobuchar, Amy [@amyklobuchar] (July 9, 2019). "Wow. Worth your time to watch. From one Amy to another, we need you here! @AmyMcGrathKY" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  80. ^ Merkley, Jeff [@JeffMerkley] (July 9, 2019). "Think about the one issue you care about more than anything else, that makes you determined to fight for Democrats in 2020. Now think about how much more likely we are to achieve that goal w/ Mitch McConnell gone. I support @AmyMcGrathKY" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  81. ^ Murphy, Chris [@ChrisMurphyCT] (July 9, 2019). "Take 3 minutes to watch this. And then take 3 more minutes to click here to make a small donation to help beat Mitch McConnell" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  83. ^ Wyden, Ron [@WydenForOregon] (July 11, 2019). "Mitch McConnell has spent his time in Congress fighting for special interests and corporations. @AmyMcGrathKY is the champion of working families we need to replace McConnell in the Senate" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  84. ^ Delaney, John [@JohnDelaney] (July 9, 2019). ""There is a path to resetting our country's moral compass." Well said, @AmyMcGrathKY. It's wonderful to see inspirational leaders like you stepping up to fight for a better future" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  85. ^ Hill, Katie [@KatieHill4CA] (July 9, 2019). "Time to get the self-proclaimed "grim reaper" out of office so we can finally pass the violence against women's act, government reform (HR1), prescription drug reform and so much more. Thank you, @AmyMcGrathKY, for fighting to restore our democracy. We're with you" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  86. ^ Swalwell, Eric [@ericswalwell] (July 9, 2019). "A lot of Dem presidential candidates were asked how they'd work with @senatemajldr McConnell. Lots of different approaches. But the right answer is, "He won't be in the Senate. @AmyMcGrathKY will beat him." #DitchMitch2020" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  87. ^ Walsh, Joe [@WalshFreedom] (May 12, 2020). "Shut the fuck up Mitch. Look, I'm not a Democrat, but Mitch McConnell needs to lose this November. He enables Trump, and he has been in the Senate since like 1878. Support @AmyMcGrathKY, his Democratic opponent" (Tweet). Retrieved May 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
  88. ^ Bullock, Steve [@GovernorBullock] (July 10, 2019). "McConnell has stood in the way of American progress for decades. He has to go, and there's no one like @AmyMcGrathKY to get this job done. Kentuckians deserve a fighter like her in the Senate" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  89. ^ Inslee, Jay [@JayInslee] (July 9, 2019). "Mitch McConnell will go down in history as one of the greatest threats to American democracy. We will not achieve progress by working with him — so we must beat him" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  90. ^ Buttigieg, Pete [@PeteButtigieg] (July 10, 2019). "Our democracy is on the ballot in 2020—and taking back the Senate is key to restoring it. I'm grateful to @AmyMcGrathKY for her years of service and thrilled to see her candidacy" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  91. ^ Auberjonois, Rene [@reneauberjonois] (July 15, 2019). "I just chipped in to help @AmyMcGrathKY defeat Mitch McConnell in 2020" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  92. ^ Oswalt, Patton [@pattonoswalt] (July 9, 2019). "Defeat Mitch McConnell and defend democracy" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  93. ^ Midler, Bette [@BetteMidler] (July 9, 2019). "This is great! A woman who is NOT married to a member of a huge Chinese shipping factory, and who ACTUALLY SERVED IN THE MILITARY, not like #bitchMitch who got out after 5 weeks!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  94. ^ D'Onofrio, Vincent [@vincentdonofrio] (July 9, 2019). "You go get'm @AmyMcGrathKY We have your back!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  95. ^ Milano, Alyssa [@Alyssa_Milano] (July 9, 2019). "DONATED" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  96. ^ Hale, Jennifer [@jhaletweets] (July 9, 2019). "💪🏼👍🏼 #DitchMitch bring on the #WrathOfMcgrath" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  97. ^ Handler, Chelsea [@chelseahandler] (July 9, 2019). "I love this woman, and nothing would be more beautiful than an army veteran replacing Mitch McConnell" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  98. ^ Fitzgerald, Erin [@ErinFitzgerald] (July 23, 2019). "I just donated to help get the evil little turtle man (mitch mcconnell) out of the Senate and get this AMAZING WOMAN IN! ... YOU CAN TOO!! @AmyMcGrathKY defeat Mitch McConnell in 2020" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  99. ^ Hamill, Mark [@HamillHimself] (July 26, 2019). "Here's hoping @AmyMcGrathKY provides #MoscowMitch a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week on Election Day! #TheForceIsWithAMY 👍" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  100. ^ Adler, Charlie [@charlie_adler] (August 12, 2019). "Well she's got my vote , my support and confidence . And your distortions ,lies and support of #MoscoWMitch and his endless corruption , and obstruction just mobilizes #TheResistance . Keep lying pal keeps us focused . Mitch's approval btw is 18% statewide " (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  101. ^ Takei, George [@GeorgeTakei] (November 6, 2019). "Now would be a good time to send help to KY to defeat McConnell. @AmyMcGrathKY could do it, if all of us pitch in" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  102. ^ Levari, Amalia [@amalialevari] (October 18, 2019). "ANY! AMOUNT! HELPS!!! I just chipped in to help @AmyMcGrathKY defeat Mitch McConnell in 2020" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  103. ^ Taylor, Courtenay [@courtenaytaylor] (August 4, 2019). "Today is a great day to donate to @AmyMcGrathKY to unseat @senatemajldr. He's ignored the wishes of Americans for too long. The @USSenate needs to vote on #HR8 #HR1112 Text CHECKS to 644–33 to contact your senator and tell them to vote for background checks #StartHERE" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
  104. ^ Siskind, Amy [@Amy_Siskind] (November 5, 2019). "We all have to support @AmyMcGrathKY in ending #MoscowMitch's reign of terror! Kentucky is in play in 2020!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  105. ^ Matheson, Tim [@Tim_Matheson] (May 1, 2020). "Vote for @AmyMcGrathKY to rid the US of #MoscowMitchMcTreason" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  106. ^ Johnson, Kimberly A. [@AuthorKimberley] (January 9, 2020). "Go @AmyMcGrathKY!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
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  108. ^ Blum, Steve [@blumspew] (December 20, 2019). "I don't donate to politicians but did for this one. McConnell is a traitor and must be removed. Vote him out folks" (Tweet) – via Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
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