Mitch McConnell, GOP and Senate

Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead
The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won't seek reelection in 2026.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, former GOP majority leader, will not seek 2026 reelection
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday he will not be seeking reelection in 2026, ending his decade-long career in the Senate.
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.
These Kentucky politicians are looking to run for McConnell's Senate seat
Daniel Cameron, former state attorney general, quickly took to social media announcing his plans to run for McConnell's seat. "Kentucky, it's time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S. Senate. Let's do this," he said. Cameron previously ran, and lost, against Democrat Andy Beshear for governor in 2023.
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 Kentucky Senate seat in 2026 after the former Senate Republican leader announced he would not seek another term. “I’ve
Line forms quick to succeed McConnell as Kentucky senator
Lining up was quick. Waiting will be a slower game in Kentucky’s tussle for the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell.
Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement sets off competitive race for Kentucky Senate seat
Sen. Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2026 sent shockwaves through the Kentucky Capitol.
McConnell becomes maverick for Trump, GOP Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) decision to conclude his storied political career marks the end of an era for Senate Republicans, especially as the longtime GOP leader increasingly signals he’s a maverick unafraid to cross President Trump in his second term.
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Mitch McConnell exits politics in 2026: What's next for Kentucky's GOP leadership?
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Kentucky political leaders react to Sen. McConnell not seeking re-election
The longtime GOP leader said he plans to get work done on Capitol Hill before officially passing the torch in 2027.
Former GOP Leader Mitch McConnell won't seek re-election in 2026
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Kentucky politicians react to Sen. Mitch McConnell not running for reelection in 2026
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Daviess County GOP holding reorganizational meeting
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Kentucky GOP lawmaker revives her effort to ban DEI offices, spending at public colleges
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Evening Report — Patel’s in; McConnell won’t seek relection
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