Kentucky, McConnell and Trump

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.
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 longtime Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R), criticized his fellow Kentuckian for
Kentucky's Mitch McConnell announces he will retire from U.S. Senate
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will not seek re-election for his seat in 2026, ending his career as one of the body's most influential power broker.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power ...
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 ...
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection. How would his Senate seat be filled if vacated?
Kentucky law would dictate how to fill Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat if he does not finish his term, which ends at the start of ...
After seven terms in office, KY Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection next year, he announced Thursday, ending a decadeslong run as ...
Mitch McConnell’s freezes, falls and health scares fueled retirement rumors. See timeline
A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.
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.