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Mitch McConnell, United States Senate

TwinCities.com · 51m

Scramble for McConnell’s Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the long-serving Republican lawmaker revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026.

The New York Times · 23h

Battle for McConnell’s Senate Seat Begins Promptly

Shortly after Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not run for an eighth term, Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney general, said he would run for the seat in 2026. Two lawmakers and a businessman also hinted at running.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Kentucky's Mitch McConnell announces he will retire from U.S. Senate

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will not seek re-election for his seat in 2026, ending his career as one of the body's most influential power broker.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power ...

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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 ...

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After seven terms in office, KY Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026

Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection next year, he announced Thursday, ending a decadeslong run as ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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