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Race to replace Mitch McConnell heats up on stage: 3 takeaways from Fancy Farm 2025
The war of words to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell heated up on stage at Fancy Farm 2025, as another speaker contemplates a run for governor.
Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a Republican political skirmish on Saturday. Three candidates competing to succeed longtime U.S. Sen.
Kentucky GOP Senate candidates get combative on the Fancy Farm stage
Senate candidate Nate Morris to opponents: "Show us the seat of your britches so we can understand exactly where Mitch's hand goes in."
Senate candidates seeking McConnell seat trade jabs at Fancy Farm. See updates
And while event organizers typically limit speakers to those holding state office or running in a general election, they've extended invitations to primary candidates running in 2026.Start the day smarter.
Senate candidate Nate Morris plans to 'trash Mitch McConnell's legacy'
Lexington businessman Nate Morris wasted no time jabbing his favorite punching bag, retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic.
Republicans spar over chance at McConnell’s seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic
With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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Nate Morris jokes about Mitch McConnell freezing episodes. See Fancy Farm updates
Kentucky voters can expect a political showdown from senate candidates vying for Mitch McConnell's seat at Fancy Farm picnic.
All 3 major KY GOP Senate candidates have ties to McConnell. What are they?
Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, Nate Morris — all three have interned for Sen. Mitch McConnell. Their messaging on him diverges.
WATCH: Kentucky Republican Senate hopefuls face off at Fancy Farm 2025
FOX 56 News and "Red, White, and Bluegrass" will have the latest updates from the picnic with host Bode Brooks alongside members of the Kentucky Politics Weekly podcast.
Watch U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's full speech from Fancy Farm Picnic 2025
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks at Kentucky's annual Fancy Farm Picnic held at St. Jerome's Catholic Church.
Kentucky Senate candidates avoid McConnell endorsement, spar over ties to ex-leader
Nate Morris, Rep. Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron exchanged blows over who has more ties to Sen. Mitch McConnell during ...
Mitch McConnell responds to Nate Morris attacks: ‘We put KY on the map.'
One man interrupted Nate Morris' U.S. Senate campaign speech: "Mitch is not running. What are you running on?" ...
Mitch McConnell vs. MAGA: The Battle Brewing for Kentucky Senate Seat
"When Trump decides to get involved, he'll do what he always does—look at the race holistically: loyalty to him, fundraising ...