Mitch McConnell, Kentucky and Senate

Kentucky politicians react to Sen. Mitch McConnell not running for reelection in 2026
Kentucky lawmakers and political insiders shared their reactions to Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement, calling him a "consequential" leader.
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.
Mitch McConnell will retire at end of term. What to know about the longtime KY senator
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending his run as one of the most powerful lawmakers in the U.S. McConnell, a Republican first elected in 1984, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. He plans to serve out the remainder of his term until it ends in 2027.
Republican Mitch McConnell will retire from Senate after 2026 election
Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, who acquired the moniker "Grim Reaper" as the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, said on Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a decades-long career that helped steer American politics decisively to the right.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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Republican Party of Kentucky issues statement on McConnell announcement
The Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky, Robert Benvenuti, issued a statement on Thursday following the announcement ...
Read the full text of Mitch McConnell's speech announcing final Senate term
Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection Thursday. In a speech on the Senate floor, McConnell recapped his ...
Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection as GOP Leadership Shifts in Trump Era
While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP ...
Can Daniel Cameron repeat his 2023 primary win? KY politicos discuss his Senate chances - MSN
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 ...
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 ...
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Barren County political leaders look to future after McConnell
Ky., center, is helped by, from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, after the 81-year-old GOP leader froze at the microphones as he arrived ...
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Mitch McConnell will leave a GOP he helped build, but no longer recognizes | Opinion
The Republican Party that stood during Sen. Mitch McConnell's early years as leader is not the one in place now as he retires.
Is there an early frontrunner in the race to fill Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat? Experts' answers vary
So far, the only Kentucky Republican to officially announce his bid to fill McConnell's seat is former Attorney General ...