GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, though McConnell hasn't said he's retiring
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.
Conservative PAC attacks Andy Barr over interest in Mitch McConnell Senate seat
Club for Growth, a big-spending conservative super PAC, says it will not support Rep. Andy Barr if he runs for a U.S. Senate ...
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.
Andy Beshear reaffirms position on running for McConnell's Senate seat: It's not happening
Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he will not seek reelection. Gov. Beshear again said he's not interested in replacing him.
Live updates: Trump FBI pick Kash Patel confirmed; Mitch McConnell announces retirement
Follow live updates as President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director Kash Patel receives his final Senate vote amid ...
Club for Growth takes an early shot at Andy Barr ahead of 2026 Kentucky Senate race
It’s an early shot in the early innings for a U.S. Senate in Kentucky seat that isn’t even vacant yet. Mitch McConnell has ...
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.
Mitch McConnell to Finish Term as Republican Leadership Shifts in Trump Era
While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP ...