Kentucky Senate
One of two people who speak for your whole state in Washington, D.C. They serve for 6 years.
Class II. Open seat — McConnell not seeking re-election.
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Senior U.S. Senator from Kentucky since 1985. Longest-serving Senate Republican leader in history (2007-2025). Stepped down from leadership in 2025 but retained his seat. Architect of conservative judicial confirmation strategy. May retire, triggering a major open-seat race.
Governor of Kentucky (2019-present). Popular two-term Democrat in deep-red state. Son of former Governor Steve Beshear. Term-limited in 2027. Top Democratic recruit for a potential open Senate seat.
Former Kentucky Attorney General (2020-2024). 2023 Republican gubernatorial nominee who lost to Andy Beshear. Protege of Mitch McConnell. First African American AG in Kentucky history. Potential successor if McConnell retires.