Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, prompting a scramble among Kentucky Republicans to fill the now-extinct Senate seat. Having served since 1985, McConnell’s decision puts an end to his lengthy tenure and opens the door for younger leaders like Daniel Cameron, the former state Attorney General, and Rep. Andy Barr, who are considering campaigns. Other potential candidates, such as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, have ruled themselves out, while McConnell's support may not carry weight in the current Trump-led GOP landscape.
"Regardless of the political storms that may wash over this chamber ... I assure our colleagues that I will depart with great hope for the endurance of the Senate as an institution."
"Kentucky, it's time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S. Senate. Let's do this," Cameron said in a post on X.
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