US EditionDaniel Cameron banking on his name ID to overcome lackluster fundraising in Kentucky Senate race
Andy Barr leads Kentucky GOP Senate primary fundraising with $6.6 million cash on hand, outpacing rivals amid intense TV ad spending and efforts to secure Trump’s endorsement.
- Republican primary candidates have already raised and spent millions, intensifying the U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary.
- Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron leads GOP primary polling despite reporting just $411,224 in third quarter fundraising after entering earlier than rivals.
- Rep. Andy Barr reported over $6.6 million cash on hand and raised $1.8 million in the July‑through‑September quarter, while businessman Nate Morris loaned $3,000,000 and spent nearly $3 million, including $1.6 million on TV.
- The heavy early spending has filled Kentucky's television ad market, with Rep. Andy Barr spending $1.2 million, Win it Back PAC targeting Barr with $2 million in attack ads, including $1.6 million on TV, and Nate Morris spending nearly $3 million, $1.6 million on TV.
- Democratic candidates trail in fundraising, with Joel Willett leading after raising $319,774 including a $200,000 loan, while only one of five Democratic candidates filed third quarter reports by Thursday.
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Daniel Cameron banking on his name ID to overcome lackluster fundraising in Kentucky Senate race
Making his pitch to connect with a Republican crowd that instantly recognized him, Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron likened the gathering to a family reunion — a feel-good reminder of his status as a party stalwart in the Bluegrass State.
Where do Kentucky GOP candidates stand in the money battle for US Senate?
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — The numbers are in for how much Kentucky’s GOP Senate candidates are spending on the race this past quarter. “I guess what's surprising is there are no big surprises,” FOX 56 News Political Analyst Jonathan Miller said. Senator Rand Paul announces new organization to focus on Eastern Kentucky tourism The money gap between Rep. Andy Barr and former attorney general Daniel Cameron is just as wide as last quarter’s report.…
Daniel Cameron ahead in Kentucky Senate primary polls
Making his pitch to connect with a Republican crowd that instantly recognized him, Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron likened the gathering to a family reunion — a feel-good reminder of his status as a party stalwart in the Bluegrass State.
Kentucky candidates already raising and spending large sums in US Senate race
Lexington businessman Nate Morris, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and U.S. Congressman Andy Barr flip a coin to decide their speaking order at the annual St. Jerome Picnic in Fancy Farm in August 2025. The three are the top Republican contenders vying for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat. (Hannah Saad / WKMS)Kentucky’s next primary election is still seven months away, but candidates of both parties in a key U.S. Senate race are alrea…
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