McConnell Exit Sparks Kentucky Senate Race | Virginia Beach News

Mitch McConnell’s exit from the Senate sets off a political firestorm in Kentucky, where a newly tweaked state law could force a special election—or leave the seat vacant until January. Governor Beshear’s influence is limited by timing: a vacancy before August 3rd triggers a special election, possibly overlapping with November’s general election, while after that date, no special vote is allowed. As McConnell’s departure looms, the real battle is already brewing behind closed doors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c2c8ca2629e46e2