In Kentucky, Mitch McConnell vs. Alison Lundergan Grimes: Why You Should Care

Transport Topics reporter Eugene Mulero looks at one of 15 key congressional races that affect transportation interests, and explains Why You Should Care.

In today's final installment: Kentucky's U.S. Senate race – Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell vs. Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes

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If the Republicans win a majority of seats in the Senate after the midterms, Mitch McConnell — the chamber’s Republican leader — would be in a prime position to manage legislation regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rules. He also would manage the floor time for key transportation bills during the Obama administration’s final two years. McConnell has fought to pull away from Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes. If elected, Grimes is expected to side with Democrats on major transportation issues.

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More races and Why You Should Care:

•  In Arkansas, Mark Pryor vs. Tom Cotton
•  In Maine, Susan Collins vs. Shenna Bellows
•  In New Jersey, Cory Booker vs. Jeff Bell
•  In Kansas, Pat Roberts vs. Greg Orman
•  In Louisiana, Mary Landrieu vs. Bill Cassidy
•  In Georgia, Tom Graves running unopposed
•  In Colorado, Mike Coffman vs. Andrew Romanoff
•  In Nebraska, Lee Terry vs. Brad Ashford
•  In Texas, Beto O’Rourke vs. Corey Roen
•  In Virginia, Scott Rigell vs. Suzanne Patrick
•  In Texas, Blake Farenthold vs. Wesley Reed
•  In Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino
•  In Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster vs. Alanna Hartzok
•  In West Virginia, Nick Rahall vs. Evan Jenkins