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

Her death, which Barr announced publicly in an emotional statement, sent shockwaves through the state’s Republican community, where she was widely regarded as both a skilled operative and a deeply compassionate individual who treated public service as a calling rather than a job. At the time of her passing, Dale was serving as campaign manager for Barr’s 2026 U.S. Senate bid, an effort aimed at succeeding retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, making her loss not only personal but also professionally significant during a pivotal moment in Kentucky politics.