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Replacing Mitch McConnell: First Republican hints at 2026 run for Senate

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's time in the Senate could be nearing its end, and jockeying in the race to replace him has reportedly begun.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell falls down stairs after senate vote, reports say

McConnell stepped down from his Senate leadership position last year. McConnell was voting to confirm Scott Turner as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, a former NFL player and Texas representative, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in an 55-44 vote.

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Rep. Andy Barr to make 2026 Senate run if McConnell retires

CBS News reported that Republican Rep. Andy Barr intends to run for the seat if McConnell announces his retirement. They said this came from sources at a Republican campaign retreat in Palm Beach over the weekend.

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GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, though McConnell hasn't said he's retiring

McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.

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Report: Kentucky congressman Andy Barr telling donors he’s running for Senate if McConnell isn’t

Sixth Congressional District Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., has told people that he will run for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in 2026 should the 82-year-old decide to

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

CBS News reported that Rep. Barr told people over the weekend that he will run for the U.S. Senate if McConnell doesn’t run ...

Mitch McConnell’s Health: His History With Falls, Polio, Surgeries & More

Mitch McConnell has experienced quite a few falls and other health setbacks over the years. Although officials have reassured ...

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Louisville representative files paperwork to raise campaign funds for potential 2026 Senate run

Rep. Pamela Stevenson filed paperwork last Friday, Jan. 31, to be able to raise campaign funds, according to Federal Election ...

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Protestors gather outside Sen. Mitch McConnell's office on Monday

The group held signs along Harrodsburg Rd, outside of McConnell's office in Lexington, on Monday. Drivers showed their ...

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Mitch McConnell introduces bill to support White Oak trees crucial to bourbon industry

U.S. senators have introduced a bill with bipartisan support that would support White Oak trees, which are crucial to bourbon ...

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McConnell ‘fine’ after fall, won’t let polio’s ‘lingering effects’ disrupt work, says spokesperson

A spokesman says U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is fine after a fall at the Capitol, will not let "lingering effects of polio" ...

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Sen. Mitch McConnell falls down stairs inside U.S. Capitol building

Sen. Mitch McConnell fell down some stairs while leaving the Senate Wednesday, according to CNN. The incident happened after ...

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Mitch McConnell against several Trump actions, but expects to back "most of" what the administration does

Sen. Mitch McConnell answers questions about the Supreme Court, the Jan. 6 pardons, his relationship with President Trump, and more during a wide-ranging conversation with.

Sen. Mitch McConnell falls on steps in Capitol Building

In December, the senator from Kentucky sustained a cut to his face and a sprained wrist after falling during a Senate ...

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Kentucky has a new law on filling US Senate vacancies. Here's how it works

Sen. Mitch McConnell has said he will finish his term, but his fall Wednesday sparked questions about the process for filling ...

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