The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the long-serving Republican lawmaker revealed he won't seek reelection in 2026. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron jumped into the campaign Thursday,

The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the long-serving Republican lawmaker revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron jumped into the campaign Thursday,

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.

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 powerful.

The current 53-47 breakdown of the Senate leaves the party with a degree of room for error, especially given the presence of Vice President JD Vance as a tie-breaking vote. GOP legislators are hoping to keep the ball rolling.

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it’s time