Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.), a U.S. Senate candidate, announced on Thursday the death of his longtime staffer and campaign manager, Tatum Dale.
Dale worked with the congressman for more than a decade. She served as his top aide in Kentucky and later as his deputy chief of staff before moving into the role of campaign manager when Barr launched his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in 2026.
“When I first ran to serve the Sixth District, Tatum Dale was one of the first people who volunteered to help. Born and raised in Murray, Tatum came to the University of Kentucky for college, and I’m forever grateful that she stayed to serve alongside me,” Barr said in a statement released by his office.
“For over 15 years, Tatum was the heart and soul of my team,” he added, noting that she “held almost every job in my office” during that time.
Barr highlighted Dale’s work for the district, including addressing concerns from veterans, seniors, and local families while helping secure funding for dozens of community projects across Kentucky.
“Tatum loved her family, her faith, and her Commonwealth. She made me a better Congressman, our staff better public servants, and we will all miss her forever. From Murray to Lexington and everywhere in the Commonwealth that she touched, we hope you will all join us in praying for Tatum’s family and friends—and be forever inspired by her memory to serve others,” Barr said.
According to the Courier-Journal, which cited a campaign spokesperson, Dale died on Dec. 24.
The cause of death was not immediately known.
The Hill reached out to the campaign for comment.
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