Daniel Cameron announces bid for Mitch McConnell’s seat

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.
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.
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 announces bid for Mitch McConnell’s seat: ‘Let’s do this’
Prospective senators are wasting no time following Sen. Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will not seek reelection.
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.
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 Daniel Cameron.
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,
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.
Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell
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Battle for McConnell’s Senate Seat Begins Promptly
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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.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Thursday he will not seek an eighth term in 2026, ending more than 40 years in the Senate, ...