Barr praised Dale’s 15 years of service and dedication to Kentuckians, as political allies and rivals alike honored her legacy and expressed condolences. (Andy Barr via X)
"She loved helping people and was a servant of others, just as Christ envisioned us all to be. Maybe that’s why her birth in heaven is a shared birthday with our Lord and Savior," Barr continued. "While our hearts are broken, our team finds peace and hope knowing that Tatum is now home with Christ, resting comfortably in the arms of her Savior."
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Barr’s run to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell, who announced his retirement in February, has been a battle between GOP candidates in the early stages of the race.
Despite the competition, former Kentucky attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron set aside their differences to weigh in on the passing of Dale.
"Tatum Dale was a friend," Cameron posted on social media. "She will be truly missed."
Daniel Cameron, former Kentucky attorney general and U.S. Senate candidate, set aside their differences to weigh in on the death of Barr's longtime staffer. (Reuters)
Dale originally joined Barr’s Washington, D.C., office in 2013 as a scheduler. She then returned to Kentucky, where she served as a district representative, field operations director, district deputy director, district director and deputy chief of staff.
She was born in Murray. Kentucky, and attended the University of Kentucky, according to Barr.
The cause of death is not currently clear.
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"She made me a better Congressman, our staff better public servants, and we will all miss her forever," Barr posted. "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."
Fox News Digital reached out to Barr's office for comment.
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