Barr and Guthrie win reelection to Congress and now seek possible committee chairmanships

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Reps. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie have easily passed their election tests. They won new terms Tuesday to represent their Kentucky districts. Next up will be their campaigns to win House committee chairmanships, if Republicans maintain control of the chamber. Barr defeated Democrat Randy Cravens in the 6th District. Guthrie defeated Democrat Hank Linderman in the 2nd District. Their reelection campaigns overlapped with their ongoing bids in Washington to lead two House committees. Barr is vying to become chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Guthrie is competing for chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.