Amy McGrath To Face Sen. Mitch McConnell For Kentucky Senate Seat

The Kentucky primary results are in, with Amy McGrath winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, narrowly defeating Charles Booker. McGrath, a former combat pilot, previously ran for a House seat in 2018 and now aims to challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has represented Kentucky since 1985. Kentucky is a Republican stronghold, with Donald Trump winning the state by 30 points in 2016.

Who won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in the Kentucky primary?

• Charles Booker

• Donald Trump

• Mitch McConnell

• Amy McGrath

What event contributed to Charles Booker's surge in popularity during the Kentucky primary?

• His previous political experience

• Endorsement by Donald Trump

• Nationwide protests against racial injustice

• Support from the Republican party

What was Amy McGrath's profession before entering politics?

• Lawyer

• Journalist

• Teacher

• Combat pilot

Who has been representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate since 1985?

• Mitch McConnell

• Rand Paul

• Charles Booker

• Amy McGrath

By how many points did Donald Trump win Kentucky in the 2016 presidential election?

• 10 points

• 40 points

• 20 points

• 30 points