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Barr lags in polls, leads financially in GOP race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell

In this Oct. 13, 2018 photo, President Donald Trump, left, listens as Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., right, speaks at a rally at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. The Lexington-area battle pits third-term Republican Rep. Andy Barr against Democrat Amy McGrath, a retired Marine fighter pilot. Trump won the 6th District by more than 15 percentage points in 2016. But with the help of carefully-shaped campaign ads that went viral, McGrath holds the edge on campaign fundraising. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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In this Oct. 13, 2018 photo, President Donald Trump, left, listens as Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., right, speaks at a rally at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. The Lexington-area battle pits third-term Republican Rep. Andy Barr against Democrat Amy McGrath, a retired Marine fighter pilot. Trump won the 6th District by more than 15 percentage points in 2016. But with the help of carefully-shaped campaign ads that went viral, McGrath holds the edge on campaign fundraising. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Fundraising numbers for July through September show Sixth District Rep. Andy Barr raising more than his competitors — landing at $1.8 million — as he seeks to increase his name recognition outside his congressional district.

In second among the big-name contenders is businessman Nate Morris, who launched his campaign with a $3 million loan to himself. The latest data show Morris with $1.1 million in his war chest.

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has roughly $630,000 in the bank.

While Cameron trails his opponents, he continues to show a steady lead in polls — though Barr's campaign contends he's gaining on the one-time gubernatorial candidate.

The three Senate contenders are all backed by Political Action Committees, which are busy airing attack ads as the race continues to take shape.