Pamela Stevenson, leading Democrat in Kentucky House, announces bid for US Senate

Kentucky Democrat Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the state House, has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who will not seek reelection in 2026. Stevenson, known for her fiery speaking style, pledged to focus on health care access and public education if elected. She is the first Black woman to lead a legislative caucus in Kentucky and has a background as an attorney, minister, and former U.S. Air Force judge advocate general. Her campaign comes amid speculation over who will run for McConnell’s seat, with former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and U.S. Rep. Andy Barr among those considering a run on the Republican side. Kentucky has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992, but Stevenson hopes to change that trend. The race has also drawn interest from potential candidates like Democrat Rocky Adkins, a former state lawmaker, and senior adviser to Governor Andy Beshear. Stevenson’s bid for the Senate highlights the ongoing political shift in Kentucky as she seeks to bring balance to Washington and stop the recklessness she sees in the current political landscape.

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