Overview

• On July 17, Jennings told Real America’s Voice host Eric Bolling that he would enter the race for McConnell’s open seat only if President Trump endorses him.
• Jennings has not filed any campaign paperwork or issued a formal announcement for the 2026 Republican primary.
• Rep. Andy Barr, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and businessman Nate Morris have already launched their campaigns to succeed McConnell.
• Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell declared in February that he will retire following health scares that raised questions about his capacity to serve.
• Jennings’s background as a special assistant in the George W. Bush administration and his roles as a CNN commentator and Salem Radio Network host have fueled speculation about his electoral prospects.