The fight to succeed Mitch McConnell in the Senate has begun. (Reuters)
Brandon Moody, Cameron's Senate campaign strategist, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Daniel Cameron is up 30 points on Andy Barr in the latest statewide public polling. So Andy is a little confused about electability. Probably too much wine last night from his hundredth lobbyist dinner of the month."
McConnell announced on Thursday that he would not be seeking re-election when his seat is up in 2026, opening up an opportunity for new candidates in red Kentucky.
"I’ve never liked calling too much attention to today’s date, February 20th. But I figured my birthday would be as good a day as any to share with our colleagues a decision I made last year about how I’ll approach the 119th Congress," the longtime Republican leader said on the Senate floor.
"My current term in the Senate will be my last," he revealed.
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Comer said he was interested in potentially running for governor. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Kentucky is strongly favored for Republicans in the 2026 Senate race, but Democrats are expected to put significant money and effort into making it competitive.
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) spokesman David Bergstein said in a statement, "Republicans were already facing a difficult Senate map and now another open seat has created an additional defensive headache for them."
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