Representative Andy Barr announced that his campaign manager for his 2026 U.S. Senate bid has died

Kentucky Republican Congressman Andy Barr announced with visible grief that one of the most trusted and enduring members of his professional circle, longtime aide Tatum Dale, had died, a loss he described as deeply personal and profoundly destabilizing to both his office and his campaign. Barr referred to Dale as “the heart and soul” of his team, a phrase that reflected not only her seniority but also her influence, loyalty, and presence across nearly every stage of his political career. Dale had worked with Barr since graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2012, building a career that grew alongside his own rise in national politics. Over more than a decade, she became one of the most recognizable figures in his orbit, known throughout Kentucky political circles for her tireless work ethic and her steady, behind-the-scenes leadership.

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