Daniel Cameron

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Daniel Cameron

Republican Party

Prior offices

Attorney General of Kentucky

Years in office: 2019 - 2024

Predecessor: Andy Beshear (D)

Successor: Russell Coleman (R)

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 19, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Louisville, 2008

Law

University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, 2011

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Profession

Attorney

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Daniel Cameron (Republican Party) was the Attorney General of Kentucky. He assumed office on December 17, 2019. He left office on January 1, 2024. Cameron did not run for re-election to Attorney General of Kentucky in 2023.

Cameron (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky. He lost in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.

Biography

Cameron earned a B.S. in political science and a J.D. from the University of Louisville in 2008 and 2011, respectively. Cameron's career experience included working as an attorney with Frost Brown Todd and Stites & Harbison, legal counsel to U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R), and law clerk to United States District Court Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove.

Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2026

United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)

United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary)

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for U.S. Senate Kentucky

Charles Booker, Andy Barr, Christopher Campbell, and Thomas Murphy are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Kentucky on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Charles Booker (D)
		Andy Barr (R)
		Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
	Submit photo	Thomas Murphy (Independent) (Write-in)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles Booker	46.8	155,577
		Amy McGrath	35.9	119,296
		Pamela Stevenson	6.2	20,610
		Dale Romans	4.1	13,696
		Logan Forsythe	2.9	9,648
		Vincent Thompson	2.1	6,962
	Submit photo	Joshua Blanton Sr.	2.1	6,948

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 332,737
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joel Willett (D)
• Jared Randall (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Barr	60.5	283,833
		Daniel Cameron	30.8	144,592
		Mike Faris	2.4	11,219
	Submit photo	George Washington	1.5	7,190
		Val Fredrick	1.1	5,267
		Anissa Catlett	1.0	4,892
	Submit photo	James Duncan	0.8	3,773
		Jonathan Holliday	0.8	3,757
	Submit photo	Andrew Shelley	0.6	2,771
	Submit photo	Donald Wenzel	0.2	1,014
		Jimmy Leon	0.2	864

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 469,172
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Wende Kennedy (R)
• Nate Morris (R)
• Jacob Trimble (R)
• Mitch McConnell (R)

Endorsements

Daniel Cameron received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Kentucky State Sen. Gary Boswell (R)
• Kentucky State Sen. Robby Mills (R)
• State Sen. Gex Williams (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Ryan Bivens (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Steve Bratcher (R)
• State Rep. Steven Doan (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Peyton Griffee (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Thomas Huff (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Savannah Maddox (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Candy Massaroni (R)
• State Rep. T.J. Roberts (R)
• Kentucky State Rep. Nancy Tate (R)
• Kentucky Right to Life
• National Association for Gun Rights
• Students for Life Action

2023

See also: Kentucky gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2023

General election

General election for Governor of Kentucky

Incumbent Andy Beshear defeated Daniel Cameron and Brian Fishback in the general election for Governor of Kentucky on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Beshear (D)	52.5	694,482
		Daniel Cameron (R)	47.5	627,457
	Submit photo	Brian Fishback (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	83

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,322,022
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky

Incumbent Andy Beshear defeated Geoff M. Young and Peppy Martin in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Beshear	91.3	176,589
		Geoff M. Young	5.1	9,865
		Peppy Martin	3.6	6,913

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 193,367
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Kentucky on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Cameron	47.7	144,576
		Ryan Quarles	21.7	65,718
		Kelly Knight Craft	17.2	52,170
		Eric Deters	5.8	17,464
		Mike Harmon	2.6	7,797
		Alan Keck	2.4	7,317
		David Cooper	0.8	2,282
		Jacob Clark	0.6	1,900
		Robbie Smith	0.5	1,388
		Bob DeVore	0.3	931
	Submit photo	Johnny Ray Rice	0.2	726
	Submit photo	Denny Ormerod	0.2	696

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 302,965
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Savannah Maddox (R)

Endorsements

Daniel Cameron received the following endorsements.

• U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R)
• U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (R)
• Frmr. President Donald Trump (R)
• Club For Growth PAC
• Kentucky Right to Life Committee
• Susan B. Anthony List
• Veterans for America First
• Marjorie Dannenfelser - President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

2019

See also: Kentucky Attorney General election, 2019

General election

General election for Attorney General of Kentucky

Daniel Cameron defeated Gregory Stumbo in the general election for Attorney General of Kentucky on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Cameron (R)	57.8	823,346
		Gregory Stumbo (D)	42.2	602,272

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,425,618
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Attorney General of Kentucky

Gregory Stumbo advanced from the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Kentucky on May 21, 2019.

		Candidate
✔		Gregory Stumbo

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Attorney General of Kentucky

Daniel Cameron defeated Wil Schroder in the Republican primary for Attorney General of Kentucky on May 21, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Cameron	55.3	132,409
		Wil Schroder	44.7	106,952

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 239,361
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Whitney Westerfield (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Cameron's campaign website stated the following:

Economic Growth and Jobs: As Kentucky’s next Senator, Daniel will fight alongside President Trump to cut taxes, unleash American energy, and get rid of needless government red tape to spur job growth in manufacturing, agriculture, and small businesses across Kentucky.

• Bring manufacturing jobs back to Kentucky
• Put more money in Kentuckians’ pockets
• Support trade deals that benefit American workers

Border Security and Immigration: The Biden administration’s open-border disaster flooded our nation with illegal immigrants, threatening Kentuckian’s jobs and safety. President Trump has sealed the border and begun swiftly deporting criminal illegals to restore our national security and sovereignty, but Congress needs to act to ensure his policies remain in place long-term.

• Build the Wall along our Southern Border
• Fully fund CBP and ICE to continue carrying out mass deportations of illegal aliens
• Enhance criminal penalties for human trafficking, sex trafficking, and drug dealing

Second Amendment Rights: As Kentucky’s Attorney General, Daniel fiercely fought every day to protect the Second Amendment and he will take that fight to the Senate - because he knows the Second Amendment is our shield against tyranny.

• Never surrender on the Second Amendment
• Support concealed carry reciprocity laws
• Tackle crime by locking up violent offenders and addressing mental health, not stripping away your freedoms

Energy Industry: Kentucky’s coal industry is our lifeblood, and Daniel will fight for coal, oil, and gas to unleash American energy independence and keep Kentucky’s working families strong. He will always oppose the radical green agenda that killed jobs and drove up energy costs in the Biden era.

• Revive coal production and protect jobs by rolling back Biden-era regulations
• Streamline permitting for oil and gas projects
• Promote all-of-the-above approach to American energy dominance

Ending DEI in America: Daniel will stand firm against the divisive DEI agenda that infiltrated our schools, workplaces, and institutions during the Biden era, pushing woke ideologies over merit and unity. As Kentucky’s Senator, he’ll fight to dismantle these programs and restore fairness, focusing on policies that unite Americans under shared values and the belief we are all created in God’s image and likeness.

• Eliminate DEI from corporate America
• Ban CRT and gender ideology in schools
• Promote patriotism, national unity, and love for God and country

Election Integrity: The Left’s shady election tactics have eroded Americans’ trust in our elections, and that faith can only be restored by common sense laws that protect the integrity of our elections. Daniel will fight for ironclad voter ID laws, secure ballots, and transparent counting to ensure Kentucky’s elections reflect the will of the people.

• Support nationwide Voter ID laws
• Fight against Democrat-led efforts to federalize elections, preserving Kentucky’s state-level control
• Restrict practices like no-excuse mail ballots and ballot harvesting that lead to rampant fraud

Innovation: Daniel will fight to make Kentucky the heart of America’s tech revolution, unleashing cryptocurrency, AI, and robotics to secure our economic future. The Radical Left wants to control innovation, but Daniel will ensure Kentucky leads the charge in building a stronger, freer nation in the 21st Century.

• Eliminate bureaucratic barriers, making Kentucky a hub for blockchain innovation
• Ensuring AI boosts Kentucky’s workforce, not eliminate jobs

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets: Daniel is a Bitcoin holder and firm believer in financial freedom through innovation. He knows America must lead on Bitcoin and digital assets or risk surrendering that future to foreign competitors. For Daniel, this is about more than just tech—it’s about liberty, decentralization, and keeping America at the forefront of the future.

• Support a smart, pro-freedom regulatory framework
• Unleash American energy to be a digital asset leader on the global stage
• Embrace cryptocurrency and blockchain technology

— Daniel Cameron's campaign website (February 23, 2026)

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2023

Daniel Cameron did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Cameron's campaign website stated the following:

“	Held the Biden Administration Accountable Cameron filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s decision to cancel the Keystone Pipeline which caused gas prices to skyrocket. Cameron filed a lawsuit to hold the Biden Administration accountable for its decision to terminate the Title 42 policy that resulted in a surge in illegal immigration to the U.S. Stopped the Biden-Beshear Big Government Mandates Cameron stood up for individual liberty by successfully stopping the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for private businesses. General Cameron has led the charge against further mandates targeting federal contractors, healthcare workers, and Head Start programs. Took on Governor Beshear Successfully defended multiple laws passed by the General Assembly that limited Governor Beshear’s overreaching powers during a national pandemic. Proudly Defended the Right to Life A pro-life champion, Cameron defended Kentucky’s pro-life laws, including the Heartbeat Law, Humanity in Healthcare Act, and House Bill 5 which outlaws discriminatory abortions based on race, gender, and perceived disability. Cameron successfully argued at the U.S. Supreme Court for the right to continue defending Kentucky’s law that bans live dismemberment abortions. Ending the Opioid Epidemic Cameron spearheaded the creation of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked to distribute the Commonwealth’s portion of the over $842 million from settlements Cameron reached with drug companies for their role in the deadly opioid crisis. Funds will be split between state and local government to go toward programs supporting addiction intervention, treatment, and recovery. Led the Fight Against Critical Race Theory Cameron was among 20 state Attorney Generals who signed on to a letter in opposition to a proposal from Biden’s U.S. Department of Education’s to prioritize federal grant programs that fund the usage of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and “1619 Project” in classrooms. Defended Our Conservative Values Cameron stood with the General Assembly in support of a bill to protect women’s sports and promised to defend the law if it was challenged in court. Launched a national investigation into Facebook and TikTok looking at the harms the platforms continue to cause among children and young adults. Fighting Back Against the ESG Movement Cameron’s office is defending Kentucky from the radical ESG movement that would cripple the Commonwealth’s economy. The goal of the ESG movement is the destruction of Kentucky’s fossil fuel industry using taxpayer’s hard earned money. Cameron’s office released the first Attorney General’s Opinion in the nation on ESG investment practices that affirms that politics has no place in our public pensions.	”
—Daniel Cameron's campaign website (2023)

2019

Daniel Cameron did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Cameron’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Platform: Reestablish the office’s credibility and return it to its position as the chief law enforcement office of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. By depoliticizing the office By better leveraging our relationships with our federal partners By enhancing the presence of the AG’s office outside of Frankfort	”
—Daniel Cameron’s campaign website (2019)

Campaign finance summary

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Daniel Cameron campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. Senate Kentucky	Lost primary	$2,254,283	$2,245,826
2023	Governor of Kentucky	Lost general	$7,285,735	$0
Grand total			$9,540,018	$2,245,826
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Ballot measure activity

The following table details Cameron's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:

Ballot measure support and opposition for Daniel Cameron
Ballot measure	Year	Position	Status
Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2, No Right to Abortion in Constitution Amendment (2022)	2022	Supported	d Defeated

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Preceded by Andy Beshear (D)	Attorney General of Kentucky 2019-2024	Succeeded by Russell Coleman (R)

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