Mitch McConnell, Cameron and Senate

Conservative PAC attacks Andy Barr over interest in Mitch McConnell Senate seat
Club for Growth, a big-spending conservative super PAC, says it will not support Rep. Andy Barr if he runs for a U.S. Senate seat.
Why Daniel Cameron torched Mitch McConnell to win his seat
Mitch McConnell’s protege announces a run for his seat, then quickly disses him An endorsement and a diss — how will Byron Donalds respond? Move, Mitch! Get out of the way! Then-gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron concedes to supporters during an election night watch party Nov.
Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell
Republican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron has lavished praise on President Donald Trump and criticized his mentor, Sen. Mitch McConnell
Battle for McConnell’s Senate Seat Begins Promptly
Shortly after Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not run for an eighth term, Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney general, said he would run for the seat in 2026. Two lawmakers and a businessman also hinted at running.
Daniel Cameron cites AG record and support for Trump in bid to replace McConnell
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron pitched his bid for outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) Senate seat. McConnell, who was first elected in 1984, announced last week he would not run for another term.
Black Senate Hopeful Praises Trump, Slams McConnell Amid Bid For His Seat
Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron (R) slammed Sen. Mitch McConnell for not supporting President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks amid his bid for the longtime senator's seat.
Kentucky GOP hopefuls start taking shots as race for McConnell Senate seat begins
It is an off year for elections in Kentucky, but that’s not stopping the campaign machine that’s coming together in the race to replace Senator Mitch McConnell.
GOP Kentucky Senate candidate knocks McConnell for Trump ‘no’ votes
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who recently launched a bid for the seat being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R), criticized his fellow Kentuckian for voting against confirming President Trump’s Cabinet picks,
War of words ignites early in race to replace McConnell, with Trump endorsement key
Within hours of Sen. Mitch McConnell's announcement that he would not seek reelection, potential candidates to replace him had ignited a war of words.
Barr says his decision to run for Senate will be 'independent' of whether McConnell runs for re-election
EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Andy Barr’s decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky will be made "independent of ...
Can Daniel Cameron repeat his 2023 primary win? KY politicos discuss his Senate chances
If Trump endorses the Simon Kenton High School janitor, that janitor will be the next United States Senator from Kentucky,” one former candidate said. “I just feel like Trump’s endorsement is that ...
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Kentucky’s Senate Race Already Taking Shape
In the days following Mitch McConnell’s announced 2026 retirement from the U.S. Senate, two names have already stepped ...
Gerth: Once a Republican hero, Mitch McConnell will be GOP target as he retires | Opinion
After 40 years in Washington, McConnell walks away with his legacy in doubt because of GOP surrender to Trump.
Mitch McConnell Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026, Ending Tenure as Republican Power Broker
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.
Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader who is not ...