Daniel Cameron
Coverage of Daniel Cameron in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-backed Barr poised to replace McConnell after Kentucky GOP Senate primary victory
Rep. Andy Barr is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Kentucky, replacing retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Barr defeated former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron in a competitive primary. This marks a significant change in Kentucky's Senate representation.
- Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell
Rep. Andy Barr won the crowded Republican Senate primary in Kentucky with help from President Donald Trump, setting him up to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Barr's bid was spurred by a late endorsement from Trump, which helped him topple his main opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The win positions Barr for a showdown in November to determine the future of the Senate seat.
- Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell
Rep. Andy Barr won the crowded Republican Senate primary in Kentucky with help from President Donald Trump, setting him up to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Barr's bid was spurred by a late endorsement from Trump, which helped him topple his main opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The winner will replace McConnell in November.
- Andy Barr wins Kentucky GOP Senate primary
Rep. Andy Barr won Kentucky's Republican Senate primary with President Donald Trump's endorsement, and will likely face a Democratic challenger in November. Barr defeated former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and entrepreneur Nate Morris. He is expected to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell in deep-red Kentucky.
- Live results: Kentucky Senate primary elections
The Kentucky Senate primary elections are underway, with Rep. Andy Barr and former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron leading the GOP field, while former state Rep. Charles Booker and former Senate candidate Amy McGrath dominate the Democratic race. The polls closed at 6 p.m. EDT. The election is to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
- Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate Republican primary, distancing himself from self-styled MAGA candidate Nate Morris, who received $10 million from Elon Musk. The endorsement is expected to secure Barr's nomination over Daniel Cameron, shifting focus to the general election.
- Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary
Rep. Andy Barr maintains a significant fundraising lead in Kentucky's GOP Senate primary, with $4.2 million in cash on hand, far exceeding rivals Nate Morris ($580,000, including a $450,000 personal loan) and Daniel Cameron ($765,000). The race to succeed Mitch McConnell remains competitive, with candidates distancing themselves from McConnell and aligning with Donald Trump, though Trump has not endorsed.