Potential Mitch McConnell successors begin lining up for Kentucky's Senate race
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s decision not to run for re-election in Kentucky next year opens up his Senate seat for the first time since 1984 — and it is already drawing interest from heavy hitters looking to fill the seat.
The Republicans Who Are Best Suited to Take Over Mitch McConnell's Senate Seat Next Year
McConnell announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, leaving room for GOP figures to launch campaigns to replace him.
Sen. McConnell will not seek re-election. Here's who could run to fill his seat
Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election when his current term ends in 2027. Who could run to fill his seat?
Comer won’t run for McConnell’s Kentucky Senate seat in 2026
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said he won’t run for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open Senate seat in 2026 after the former House Minority Leader announced he would not seek another term. “I’ve made it very
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.
Nate Morris announces run for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat
Nate Morris, chief executive officer of Morris Industries, announced he will be running for outgoing Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell's Senate seat.
McConnell won’t seek reelection next year, ending decades-long Senate tenure
McConnell, who is celebrating his 83rd birthday on Thursday, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history.
US Senator Mitch McConnell Will Not Run for Reelection
Republican U.S. Senator and former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026, his office confirmed on Thursday. McConnell has represented Kentucky in the Senate since 1985.
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.
Senators react to Mitch McConnell announcing he won’t run again
Fellow Republicans react to the news that veteran Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky won't seek reelection to an eighth term.
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.
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.
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Former Ky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announces he's running for U.S. Senate
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on X Thursday that he will run for the U.S. Senate shortly after ...
Conservative PAC attacks Andy Barr over interest in Mitch McConnell Senate seat
Club for Growth, a big-spending conservative super PAC, says it will not support Rep. Andy Barr if he runs for a U.S. Senate ...
Andy Barr mulls Senate bid, says 'it's time for Kentucky to have a US senator who supports President Trump'
EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Andy Barr’s decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky will be made "independent of ...
Andy Barr for Senate? KY Congressman indicates he’s ready to run upon McConnell retirement
Sixth Congressional District Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, has told people that he is ready to run for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s ...
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Rep. Barr introduces federal bill that would expand Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program
Representative Andy Barr introduced a bill to Congress earlier this week that would expand the federal Public Safety Officers ...
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'That's The Question': Andy Barr Gets Into Heated Exchange With Witness Over USAID During Hearing
During the House hearing on the impacts of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency on USAID this week, Representative Andy Barr unleashed on a witness over reckless USAID spending.
Club for Growth takes an early shot at Andy Barr ahead of 2026 Kentucky Senate race
It’s an early shot in the early innings for a U.S. Senate in Kentucky seat that isn’t even vacant yet. Mitch McConnell has ...