Cameron, Mitch McConnell and Senate

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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Sen. Mitch McConnell said he would not seek reelection in 2026.
US Senate: Daniel Cameron announces bid for Mitch McConnell’s seat
Daniel Cameron, former Kentucky Attorney General and gubernatorial nominee, announced on Thursday that he would enter the race for Mitch McConnell’s seat in the United States Senate. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in United States history,
‘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 ...
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 ...
Political leaders in Kentucky, nationwide react to Sen. McConnell’s retirement announcement
Former AG Daniel Cameron announced a campaign for the Senate seat while McConnell was still announcing his plans to not seek ...