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Race to replace Mitch McConnell is already on

Who Could Replace Mitch McConnell? Four Potential Candidates

McConnell announced Thursday he won't seek reelection in 2026, leaving his Senate seat open to a new generation of politicians.

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Mitch McConnell Replacements: Who Will Take Over Kentucky's Vacant Senate Seat?

Republican Sen Mitch McConnell announced on the Senate floor that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending the longest term for a senator in US history. The 83-year-old, who has had multiple medican episodes in recent years,

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Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.

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McConnell’s retirement creates opening for Massie Senate bid

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks with members of the media at the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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With McConnell out of the running, who could vie for his seat? Here are the names to know

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former Attorney General Daniel Cameron are on the shortlist of potential candidates who could vie for Mitch McConnell's seat.

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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.

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Andy Barr for Senate? KY Congressman indicates he’s ready to run upon McConnell retirement

Sixth Congressional District Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, has told people that he is ready to run for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s ...

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With Barr reportedly in the running, here's who else could seek McConnell's seat

Mitch McConnell seek an eighth term ... Barr has represented Kentucky's 6th Congressional District since 2013 and ...

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Mitch McConnell Makes a Lonely Stand Against Trump

The former GOP leader can more freely speak his mind on nominees and defense, but his influence is limited.

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‘GOOD RIDDANCE': MAGA reacts to ‘RINO’ Mitch McConnell Senate exit

In response to former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's Senate exit many pro-Trump Republicans took to social media to celebrate, saying he has “done so much destruction" to the party.

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