Nate Morris campaign spends big early with seven-figure ad launch in Senate race
The Kentucky businessman is launching a seven-figure ad buy that will run in every market statewide, including television, digital and direct mail advertising, according to Morris' spokesperson.
The ad, titled "Garbage Day," is critical of outgoing Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, as well as fellow Republican candidates U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
"Mitch McConnell? He's trashed Trump," Morris says in the ad. "McConnell's boys Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron will do the same if they replace him."
Representatives for Barr and Cameron's campaign did not immediately respond to a Courier Journal request for comment about the ad. Barr's campaign confirmed he has not launched any television ads.
The latest fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission show Cameron raised more than $500,000 for his Senate bid over an about four-week period following his announcement. However, that paled in comparison to the funds Barr had on hand — with reports showing he had more than $5.3 million available as of March 31.
The next fundraising reports are due to the FEC on July 15.
Morris announced his run for the Senate seat in June on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast show, "Triggered with Don Jr." He already has support from some nationally known conservatives, including popular media host Charlie Kirk.
Kirk and Morris kicked off the campaign at a rally in Shepherdsville on June 30, where Morris branded himself as an outsider and grassroots candidate ready to help advance President Donald Trump's agenda.
While Morris has never served in public office, he has previously worked with Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, with POLITICO calling Morris "a door-opener for Paul with big-money GOP donors."
The primary election is set to take place on May 19, 2026.
This story could be updated.
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