Political News: Sen. Mitch McConnell Not Seeking Re-election in 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced he will not run for re-election in 2026, and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron declared his candidacy to replace him. Cameron, the first Black attorney general in Kentucky, has been groomed to succeed McConnell. Various other potential candidates are considering running for McConnell's seat.