Rep. Ben Chandler

Democrat  •  6th District, Kentucky  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 2004
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02/08/12
House-Senate talks fail; lines may not change

...plan, saying it made too many changes, especially in the 6th District, where Republicans believe they can defeat U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, this year. It makes drastic changes to the current congressional lines that I feel are unnecessary, Th

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02/07/12
4 Kentucky congressmen are unopposed in primary

Stepp of Manchester. In the 6th District, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler will face the victor in a Republican primary contest among Andy Barr of Lexington, Patrick J. Kelly II of Lexington and Curtis Kenimer of Paris. Randolph S. Vance of ...

Source: Courier-Journal
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02/07/12
Kentucky U.S. House races appear set

Stepp, of Manchester, after the two Democrats face off in the primary. In the 6th District, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler will face the victor in a Republican primary contest among Andy Barr, of Lexington, Patrick J. Kelly II, of Lexington ...

Source: Courier-Journal
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02/07/12
No compromise on congressional redistricting; issue probably headed to court

As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 23 people had filed to run in Kentucky's congressional races. Congressman Ben Chandler, a Democrat from Versailles, will have no challengers in the Democratic primary for the 6th District, which includes Fayette and most ...

Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
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02/07/12
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again

Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run ...

Source: Cincinnati.com
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02/07/12
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again

Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run ...

Source: Cincinnati.com
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02/07/12
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again

Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run ...

Source: Daily News Journal
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02/07/12
Kentucky U.S. House races appear set

...or Kenneth S. Stepp, of Manchester, after the two Democrats face off in the primary. In the 6th District, Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler will face the victor in a Republican primary contest among Andy Barr, of Lexington, Patrick J. Kelly II, of Lexington,

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02/07/12
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again

...6th districts more Democratic. Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, wh

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02/07/12
Kentucky: Redistricting Plan Prompts Plea From Andy Barr

...Ky., attorney Andy Barr, who lost his 2010 bid against Rep. Ben Chandler (D) by 647 votes, blasted out an urgent request to supporters Monday asking for their voice in stopping a redistricting bill. With an incumbent-protection map poised to be voted th

Source: Roll Call
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02/06/12
Congressional filing deadline may be delayed again

...6th districts more Democratic. Senate Republicans then responded by passing their own plan, which would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, wh

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02/03/12
Congressional redistricting plan near, Stumbo says

Senate Republicans then passed their own plan that would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run again this year.

Source: Desert Sun
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02/02/12
Congressional redistricting plan near, Stumbo says

Senate Republicans then passed their own plan that would have put U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Chandler narrowly won re-election in 2010 against Republican lawyer Andy Barr, who has filed to run again this year.

Source: Courier-Journal
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02/02/12
Between the Lines: Chandler Vulnerable as Map Impasse Ensues

Sticking points continue to be the political makeup of the 6th district, currently held by Rep. Ben Chandler (D), and the placement of the city of Ashland, currently in the 4th district but near the border of the 5th. Where the city of Owensboro lands is .

Source: Roll Call Online
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02/02/12
Congressional redistricting plan near, Stumbo says

...had deadlocked over the redistricting plan because the House plan favored Democrats while the Republican plan put Rep. Ben Chandler, D-6th District, at a disadvantage. Stumbo wouldnt say if a bloc of Republican voters was removed from Chandlers district

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02/01/12
SG announces 3 more DC internships

The unpaid internships are with the offices of Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Ben Chandler and Rep. Hal Rogers. SG is providing a $1,500 living stipend for those selected. The deadline to apply is March 1 and applications for each office is available on its website.

Source: Kentucky Kernel
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01/28/12
Chandler, Barr set for campaign rematch

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler and Republican challenger Andy Barr have officially filed to represent central Kentucky’s sixth district. It sets up a potential rematch of one of 2010’s closest congressional races. Both campaigns delivered candidacy

Source: The State-Journal
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01/28/12
Chandler, Barr both file to run in 6th District congressional race

Barr signs up for rematch with Chandler in the 6th FRANKFORT — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler and Republican challenger Andy Barr took steps Friday that are expected to set up a rematch in this year's race for U.S. Congress from Central ...

Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
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01/27/12
Chandler, Barr both file to run in 6th District congressional race

FRANKFORT — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler and Republican challenger Andy Barr took steps Friday that are expected to set up a rematch in this year's race for U.S. Congress from Central Kentucky's 6th District. Chandler, who has represented ...

Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
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01/27/12
Kentucky lawmakers extending congressional filing deadline

The Senate’s original plan would have increased the number of Republican voters in Kentucky’s 6th District, where Democrat Ben Chandler eked out a re-election ... County — the home of 5th District Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-Somerset.

Source: Courier-Journal
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01/27/12
Republican Barr Officially Enters 6th District Race

The Republican nominee officially entered the race on Friday, hoping to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat, in the fall. Barr, a Lexington attorney, has been actively preparing for the race. He said in a statement that he will ...

Source: msnbc.com
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01/27/12
Republican Barr Officially Enters 6th District Race

The Republican nominee officially entered the race on Friday, hoping to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat, in the fall. Barr, a Lexington attorney, has been actively preparing for the race. He said in a statement that he will file a report

Source: msnbc.com
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01/27/12
Barr to file candidacy declaration

Republican Andy Barr, Lexington, says he'll run again after losing to Rep. Ben Chandler by more than 600 votes in the November 2010 election. Barr tells 27 NEWSFIRST he plans to file his candidacy with the Secretary of State's Office on Friday.

Source: WKYT 27
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01/27/12
Barr to officially enter 6th District race

The Republican nominee would face incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat, in the fall. Barr, a Lexington attorney, has been actively preparing for the race. He said in a statement that he will file a report with the Federal Election Commission next .

Source: Wave 3
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01/27/12
Kentucky lawmakers extending congressional filing deadline

...The Senates original plan would have increased the number of Republican voters in Kentuckys 6th District, where Democrat Ben Chandler eked out a re-election victory in 2010 against Republican challenger Andy Barr. Barr is running for the seat again this

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01/27/12
Barr to officially enter 6th District race

...Republican nomination for Kentucky's 6th District congressional seat. The Republican nominee would face incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat, in the fall. Barr, a Lexington attorney, has been actively preparing for the race. He said in a stateme

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01/27/12
Barr to officially enter 6th District race

...Republican nomination for Kentucky's 6th District congressional seat. The Republican nominee would face incumbent U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, a Democrat, in the fall. Barr, a Lexington attorney, has been actively preparing for the race. He said in a stateme

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01/26/12
Redistricting causes strife

Hal Rogers in a vastly reshaped district. The Senate plan would reshape Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler district. The Senate and House also disagree on which districts two of Kentucky’s largest cities, Ashland and Owensboro, should be a part of.

Source: Cincinnati.com
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01/26/12
Between the Lines: Courts Speed Time Table for Texas Primary

Rep. Ben Chandler, a four-term Democrat from the 6th district, is the most politically vulnerable Member of the delegation. Chandler squeaked out a victory with only 647 votes in 2010, and this cycle he faces a rematch with Lexington attorney Andy Barr.

Source: Roll Call Online
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01/25/12
Regional Differences: How a Court May Redistrict Kentucky

and make KY-06 somewhat bluer to help Rep. Ben Chandler. The purpose of all this is clear: to make KY-05 and KY-01 competitive again when their incumbents retire as well as to secure KY-06. Republicans want to keep everything more or less the ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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Official website: http://chandler.house.gov/
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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4706
Fax: 202-225-2122

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