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McConnell, Fancy Farm and Republicans

Race to replace Mitch McConnell heats up on stage: 3 takeaways from Fancy Farm 2025
The three high-profile Republicans gunning for longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat gathered under one roof this weekend alongside the man they're running to replace.
Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a Republican political skirmish on Saturday. Three candidates competing to succeed longtime U.S. Sen.
Republicans spar over chance at McConnell's seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic
With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Senate candidates seeking McConnell seat trade jabs at Fancy Farm. See updates
Kentucky voters can expect a political showdown from senate candidates vying for Mitch McConnell's seat at Fancy Farm picnic.
U.S. Senate hopefuls speak at annual Fancy Farm Picnic
The annual Fancy Farm Picnic was held before 10,000 political pundits and others who traveled to the small Graves County seat.
Senate candidate Nate Morris says he's 'going to trash McConnell's legacy' at Fancy Farm
Lexington businessman Nate Morris is one of three high-profile Republicans vying to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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Lone Fancy Farm Democrat takes on Comer, as GOP allies hint at Kentucky representative’s future
While many eyes were on Kentucky’s US Senate candidates at this weekend’s Fancy Farm Picnic, there was another story to watch in the race for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District.
Democrats largely a no-show at Fancy Farm. Voters say it harms their message
Republicans mocked the Kentucky Democratic Party’s absence at Fancy Farm this year. Some Democratic voters saw their absence ...
Who had the best zingers? Here's a round up from Fancy Farm
Kentucky's politicians came out swinging on stage in West Kentucky at the 145th Fancy Farm Picnic. Here's what they said.
First woman emcees 145-year-old Fancy Farm picnic event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman has made history during St. Jerome’s Fancy Farm picnic. Ashli Watts will serve as the emcee in the ...
Al Gore, blood hounds, the Terminator. Photos of Fancy Farm from over the years
In a 2015 interview with Kentucky Educational Television, Mark Wilson, the then-chairman of the political speaking for the ...
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Fancy Farm Picnic kicks off with barbecue, family fun and tradition
With smoke in the air and good energy flowing, day one of the St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic officially kicked off Friday.
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Fancy Farm 2025 is shaping up to be a Republican free-for-all
This weekend, Kentucky politicians hoping to make an impression with voters will travel to far West Kentucky for the annual ...
What is Fancy Farm? Everything you need to know about the Kentucky political tradition
Fancy Farm is the name of the town in which the event is held - but its name has gained prominence statewide thanks in large ...