Daniel Cameron, former state attorney general, quickly took to social media announcing his plans to run for McConnell's seat.

Kentucky’s leaders are releasing statements about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection in 2026.

The race for the Kentucky Senate seat is gearing up after Mitch McConnell announced that he would not seek reelection in 2026.

None of the Republicans who have entered the race have mentioned McConnell, and they have mostly tried to distance themselves from him.

Here are some archival photos of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year.