UPDATE: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.
Congressman Andy Barr responded to Daniel Cameron and his senate bid announcement on Thursday, saying that Cameron "embarrassed the President and our party by losing in a state that President Trump won by over 30 points" during his last run for governor.
Barr compared Cameron's loss to his 2018 run against Amy McGrath, an election where Barr "won Kentucky’s toughest Congressional race against Amy McGrath and the Trump resistance."
"We need proven winners, not folks who can’t win even with the support of the greatest President we’ve ever seen," Barr said.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on X Thursday that he will run for the U.S. Senate shortly after Sen. Mitch McConnell said he would not seek reelection in 2026.
McConnell announces he will not seek reelection.
— Karolina Buczek (@Karolina_Buczek) February 20, 2025
Who wants his spot?
Daniel Cameron, former KY AG, is in the race, according to his social media.
Rep. Andy Barr says he’s considering running and will be announcing his decision soon. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/ZkH2BuwXjA
