Daniel Cameron, Mitch McConnell and Senate

Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell
Republican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron lavished praise Monday on Donald Trump and criticized his mentor Sen. Mitch McConnell, reflecting the president's dominance within the GOP and setting an early tone for what looks to be a competitive primary for a Kentucky Senate seat in 2026.
Who is Daniel Cameron? What to know about the candidate running to replace Mitch McConnell
Daniel Cameron is no stranger to Kentucky politics and is now seeking a larger stage in Washington, D.C. Just minutes after Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he would not run for reelection, Cameron shared he plans to run for the open seat.
Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid in the wake of McConnell’s retirement
The former gubernatorial candidate came up short in 2023 but is widely seen as the GOP leader’s heir apparent.
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.
Minutes after McConnell announces retirement, Daniel Cameron says he will run for Senate
Daniel Cameron, Kentucky's former attorney general, wasted no time announcing he plans to run for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat after McConnell retires.
Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Puts In Bid For Senate Seat Amid Mitch McConnell’s Retirement
On X, Cameron said “it's time for a new generation of leadership” in Kentucky shortly after Mitch McConnell announced retirement.
Former Kentucky AG Cameron announces bid for McConnell seat hours after senator says will retire
This announcement came the same day former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would not seek re-election.
Daniel Cameron launches 2026 U.S. Senate bid on heels of Mitch McConnell announcement
Cameron made the announcement just minutes after longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, said he would not seek an eighth term to the U.S. Senate.
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,
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.
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.
SCOOP: Republican Daniel Cameron blasted by likely GOP opponent as McConnell successor fight begins
The fight to succeed longtime Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky began on Thursday, with Daniel Cameron throwing his hat in and others announcing their consideration.