Cameron, Kentucky and Mitch McConnell

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.
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 Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid
Prior to becoming Kentucky’s first Black attorney general, Cameron served as legal counsel to McConnell, the state’s longest serving senator, for two years.
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.
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 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.
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‘Fog of war’: Kentucky Republicans brace for potential 3-way race for US Senate in 2026
Andy Barr would begin with a federal campaign account affording him millions of dollars but have to confront the reality that ...
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 ...
‘Daniel embarrassed Trump:’ potential U.S. Senate competitors take swipes at Cameron
When President Trump endorsed Daniel Cameron for Governor, Daniel embarrassed the President and our party by losing in a state that President Trump won by over 30 points,” a Barr spokesperson wrote.