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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 [[Kentucky|Commonwealth of Kentucky]], concurrently with the [[2020 United States presidential election|2020 U.S. presidential election]], as well as [[2020 United States Senate elections|other elections]] to the U.S. Senate and [[2020 United States House of Representatives elections|elections]] to the [[United States House of Representatives]] and various [[2020 United States elections|state and local elections]]. |
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 [[Kentucky|Commonwealth of Kentucky]], concurrently with the [[2020 United States presidential election|2020 U.S. presidential election]], as well as [[2020 United States Senate elections|other elections]] to the U.S. Senate and [[2020 United States House of Representatives elections|elections]] to the [[United States House of Representatives]] and various [[2020 United States elections|state and local elections]]. |
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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 U.S. Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Wendell K. Crow, businessman and entrepreneur[1]
- Paul John Frangedakis, chiropractor[1]
- Louis Grider, truck driver[1]
- Mitch McConnell, incumbent U.S. Senator[2][3]
- Wesley Morgan, former state representative[4]
Declined
- Matt Bevin, former Governor of Kentucky[5]
- Jenean Hampton, former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky[citation needed]
Endorsements
Mitch McConnell
- Federal officials
- Donald Trump, President of the United States[6][7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wendell K. Crow | |||
| Republican | Paul John Frangedakis | |||
| Republican | Louis Grider | |||
| Republican | Mitch McConnell (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Wesley Morgan | |||
| Total votes | 100.00% | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jimmy Ausbrooks, mental health counselor[8]
- Charles Booker, state representative[9][10]
- Mike Broihier, farmer and former U.S. Marine[11]
- Andrew Maynard[12]
- Amy McGrath, former Marine and Navy fighter pilot and Democratic nominee for Kentucky's 6th congressional district in 2018[13]
- Eric Rothmuller, small business owner[14]
- John R. Sharpensteen[1]
- Bennie J. Smith, local business owner[15]
- Mary Ann Tobin, former Auditor of Kentucky[16]
Withdrawn
- Steven Cox, a registered pharmacy technician[17] (endorsed Charles Booker)[18]
Declined
- Rocky Adkins, former Minority Leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives and candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 2019[19]
- Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, former Attorney General of Kentucky, and son of former Governor Steve Beshear[20][21][22]
- Steve Beshear, former Governor of Kentucky and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1996[20]
- Jack Conway, former Attorney General of Kentucky, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010, nominee for Governor of Kentucky in 2015[20]
- Adam Edelen, former State Auditor and candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 2019[20]
- Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville[23]
- Jim Gray, former Mayor of Lexington and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2016[24]
- Alison Lundergan Grimes, Secretary of State of Kentucky and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2014[20]
- Matt Jones, attorney, media personality, and restaurateur[25]
Endorsements
Charles Booker
Amy McGrath
- U.S. Senators
- Ron Wyden, U.S. Senator (D-OR)[27]
- Jeff Merkley, U.S. Senator (D-OR)[28]
- Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator (D-CT)[29]
- Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator (D-CO); 2020 presidential candidate[30]
- Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (D-NJ); 2020 presidential candidate[31]
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D-NY); former 2020 presidential candidate[32]
- Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator (D-CA); Former 2020 presidential candidate[33]
- Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (D-MN); 2020 presidential candidate[34]
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D-MA); 2020 presidential candidate[35]
- US Representatives
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (D-CA); former 2020 presidential candidate[36]
- Katie Hill, former U.S. Representative (D-CA)[37]
- John Delaney, former U.S. Representative (D-MD); 2020 presidential candidate[38]
- US Governors
- Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana; former 2020 presidential candidate[39]
- Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington; former 2020 presidential candidate[40]
- State legislators
- Richard Ojeda, former West Virginia State Senator; former 2020 presidential candidate[41]
- Greg Stumbo, former Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives and former Attorney General of Kentucky[42]
- Local officials
- Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend; 2020 presidential candidate[43]
- Individuals
- Rene Auberjonois, actor[44]
- Stephen King, author and activist[45]
- Patton Oswalt, actor and comedian[46]
- Adam Scott, actor and comedian[47]
- Bette Midler, actress and activist[48]
- Vincent D'Onofrio, actor and producer[49]
- Alyssa Milano, actress and activist[50]
- Brandon Reilly, 23rd District State Representative candidate[51]
- Jennifer Hale, voice actress and activist[52]
- Micah Wright, writer and activist[53]
- Chelsea Handler, comedian and activist[54]
- Erin Fitzgerald, voice actress and activist[55]
- Mark Hamill, actor and activist[56]
- Charlie Adler, voice actor and activist[57]
- Ashly Burch, actress and activist[58]
- George Takei, actor and activist[59]
- Amalia Levari, writer and activist[60]
- Courtenay Taylor, voice actress[61]
- Sarah Silverman, comedian and activist[62]
- Amy Siskind, author, activist, organizer of the We the People March[63]
- Greg Cipes, voice actor and activist[64]
- Kimberly A. Johnson, poet and activist[65]
- Alex Kurtzman, producer, writer and director[66]
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jimmy Ausbrooks | |||
| Democratic | Charles Booker | |||
| Democratic | Mike Broihier | |||
| 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% | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[69] | Likely R | January 10, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[70] | Safe R | January 10, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[71] | Likely R | January 16, 2020 |
| Politico[72] | Likely R | November 19, 2019 |
Polling
- with Amy McGrath
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Mitch McConnell (R) |
Amy McGrath (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrizio Ward/AARP | July 29–31, 2019 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 47% | 46% | 5% |
- with Jim Gray
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Mitch McConnell (R) |
Jim Gray (D) |
Undecided |
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| Gravis Marketing | June 11–12, 2019 | 741 | ± 3.6% | 49% | 41% | 10% |
Hypothetical polling
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Notes
- Partisan clients
- Voter samples
References
- ^ a b c d https://www.wdrb.com/news/senate-majority-leader-mitch-mcconnell-just-got-two-more-primary/article_18e3efd2-2201-11ea-b2fc-a74f0ffbe713.html
- ^ Mitch McConnell to Kentucky Gov. Bevin: Stay home and run for re-election
- ^ Beam, Adam (August 4, 2018). "McConnell announces re-elect campaign at Fancy Farm picnic". Associated Press.
- ^ Brammer, Jack (May 29, 2019). "Former Kentucky lawmaker challenging Mitch McConnell in GOP primary for U.S. Senate". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ Cohen, Zach C. [@Zachary_Cohen] (March 6, 2019). "Lil' news in the kicker here: #KYgov @MattBevin, McConnell's 2014 primary challenger, said he will "of course" support McConnell's #KYsen reelection in 2020.🔒http://njour.nl/s/677069" (Tweet). Retrieved March 6, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ @realDonaldTrump (July 9, 2019). "Democrats are coming after our great Kentucky Senator, Mitch McConnell, with someone who compared my election to September 11th..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @realDonaldTrump (July 9, 2019). "....Why would Kentucky ever think of giving up the most powerful position in Congress, the Senate Majority Leader, for a freshman Senator with little power in what will hopefully be the minority party. We need Mitch in the Senate to Keep America Great!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "About the Candidate: Jimmy Ausbrooks – Jimmy Ausbrooks For Kentucky 2020 US Senate".
- ^ Desrochers, Daniel (January 5, 2020). "Kentucky lawmaker Charles Booker launches bid to unseat Mitch McConnell in 2020". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2020/01/05/democrat-charles-booker-decides-2020-us-senate-bid/2794647001
- ^ Bailey, Phillip (July 18, 2019). "Kentucky farmer, retired Marine wants to challenge Mitch McConnell in 2020 US Senate race". The Courier-Journal.
- ^ https://www.wdrb.com/news/senate-majority-leader-mitch-mcconnell-just-got-two-more-primary/article_18e3efd2-2201-11ea-b2fc-a74f0ffbe713.html
- ^ Daniel Desrochers (July 9, 2019). "Amy McGrath launches campaign for U.S. Senate, paints a target on Mitch McConnell". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ "Eric Rothmuller for Kentucky".
- ^ "Vote for Bennie J. Smith U.S. Senator 2020 – TEAM ONE KENTUCKY".
- ^ Cooney, Lynnette (January 10, 2020). "See who filed to run on the 2020 Kentucky ballot". www.wymt.com. WYMT | Mountain News.
- ^ "Home". Steve Cox for US Senate.
- ^ Steve Cox-KY.US.Sen.Candidate [@StevenCoxUSA] (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. https://youtu.be/-6zgaujqwo8 via @YouTube" (Tweet). Retrieved January 11, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ Desrochers, Daniel (December 2, 2019). "Rocky Adkins passes on U.S. Senate bid and takes job in Andy Beshear's administration". Kentucky.com. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e Green, J.P. (March 20, 2019). "Can McConnell Be Defeated in 2020?". The Democratic Strategist. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Beshear set for 'next chapter' as Bevin concedes in Kentucky". AP NEWS. November 14, 2019.
- ^ "Matt Bevin concedes defeat in Kentucky governor's race". Washington Post.
- ^ Bailey, Phillip M. (March 12, 2019). "Amy McGrath vs Mitch McConnell in 2020? Group launches campaign to 'draft' her". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Singiser, Steve. "Here's our ultimate Democratic wishlist for Senate in 2020. Who's on yours?". Daily Kos. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ Strauss, Ben. "Matt Jones, potential McConnell opponent, says he will not run for Senate". Washington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
- ^ Sunrise Movement [@sunrisemvmt] (December 6, 2019). "This morning, as tens of thousands of youth across the country geared up to strike for the climate, we announced our plan to endorse the potential Senate run of Kentucky State Rep. @Booker4KY" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Ron Wyden. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Jeff Merkley. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Chris Murphy. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Michael Bennet. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Cory Booker. "We all know how important it is that we win in 2020—not just the presidency but also the Senate. I'm excited to support @AmyMcGrathKY who is running to replace Mitch McConnell". Twitter.
- ^ Kirsten Gillibrand. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Kamala Harris. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Amy Klobuchar. "Wow. Worth your time to watch. From one Amy to another, we need you here! @AmyMcGrathKY". Twitter.
- ^ Elizabeth Warren. ".@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!". Twitter.
- ^ Eric Swalwell. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Katie Hill (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".
- ^ John Delaney. ""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". Twitter.
- ^ Steve Bullock. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Jay Inslee. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Richard Ojeda [@VoteOjeda2020] (July 9, 2019). "Kentucky!!!! You can be the real heroes come November 2020 when you finally send Mitch McConnell home. Replace him with a true American leader who learned leadership as a Marine! This video is Spot On! #McGrath4Senate" (Tweet). Retrieved July 10, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "GMcGrath and Stumbo join protesting Harlan County miners who blocked a coal train". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ Pete Buttigieg. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Rene Auberjonois. "I just chipped in to help @AmyMcGrathKY defeat Mitch McConnell in 2020". Twitter.
- ^ Stephen King. "#DitchMitch". Twitter.
- ^ Patton Oswalt. "Defeat Mitch McConnell and defend democracy". Twitter.
- ^ Adam Scott. "✊✊✊". Twitter.
- ^ Bette Midler. "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!". Twitter.
- ^ Vincent D'Onofrio. "You go get'm @AmyMcGrathKY We have your back!". Twitter.
- ^ Alyssa Milano. "DONATED". Twitter.
- ^ Brandon Reilly. "Matt, please do not run. We need strong women, women of color, and representation of the LGBTQ community in the senate. You can play a greater role by supporting others in the race to promote diversity and women!". Twitter.
- ^ Jennifer Hale. "💪🏼👍🏼 #DitchMitch bring on the #WrathOfMcgrath". Twitter.
- ^ Micah Wright. "It would be glorious if this chinless worm lost his senate seat. When the history of America is finalized, he will truly deserve his nickname "Gravedigger of Democracy." No one has done more to destroy our country than Mitch McConnell". Twitter.
- ^ Chelsea Handler. "I love this woman, and nothing would be more beautiful than an army veteran replacing Mitch McConnell". Twitter.
- ^ Erin Fitzgerald. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Mark Hamill. "Here's hoping @AmyMcGrathKY provides #MoscowMitch a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week on Election Day! #TheForceIsWithAMY 👍". Twitter.
- ^ Charlie Adler. "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 ". Twitter.
- ^ Ashly Burch. "👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼". Twitter.
- ^ George Takei. "Now would be a good time to send help to KY to defeat McConnell. @AmyMcGrathKY could do it, if all of us pitch in". Twitter.
- ^ Amalia Levari. "ANY! AMOUNT! HELPS!!! I just chipped in to help @AmyMcGrathKY defeat Mitch McConnell in 2020". Twitter.
- ^ Courtenay Taylor. "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". Twitter.
- ^ Sarah Silverman [@SarahKSilverman] (November 6, 2019). "GO KENTUCKY!! Next step: goodbye Moscow Mitch!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Amy Siskind [@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.
- ^ Greg Cipes [@GregCipes] (December 30, 2019). "Stealing our social security and services? Why do we continue to pay taxes then and Why does this measly worm con man politician from Kentucky get to punish the American people by stealing our future? He's been doing way too long and he's not stopping. #DitchMitch2020 🤮" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Kimberly A. Johnson. "Go @AmyMcGrathKY!". Twitter.
- ^ "Page by Page Report Display (Page 768 of 3007)".
- ^ "Amy McGrath for Senate (D-KY) - Council for a Livable World". Council for a Livable World.
- ^ "Candidates". VoteVets.org.
- ^ "2020 Senate Race Ratings for April 19, 2019". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Senate Ratings". Senate Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Senate race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Election Forecast". Politico. November 19, 2019.
External links
- Official campaign websites