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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senate candidate in hotly contested race slapped with ethics investigation
The Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission decided to move forward Wednesday with an investigation into U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron due to allegations dating back to July 2023 that the then-Kentucky attorney general and gubernatorial candidate solicited campaign donations from a company his office was investigating at the time. "What's happening to me is exactly what they did to President Trump: a shameless weaponization of government to take out political opponents," Daniel Cameron told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. "This is the first major case of Democrat lawfare in the 2026 cycle, and the timing is no coincidence. I'm leading the GOP field by more than 20 points. It's clear who the left fears most." Kentucky Senate Race For Mcconnell's Seat Heats Up The Associated Press reported in July 2023 that an attorney representing Edgewater Recovery Centers said the organization received a call from Cameron followed by a campaign representative to organize a fundraiser. Cameron's Kentucky attorney general's office was investigating Edgewater Recovery Centers at the time, and the AP reported that several Edgewater executives donated $7,600 to Cameron's gubernatorial campaign. Fox News Digital spoke on Thursday to a source close to Edgewater at the time who said as soon as details about the transactions and phone calls were made public, there was quick dissipation of any plans for a fundraiser and any campaign funds were returned almost immediately. Read On The Fox News App Cameron's current U.S. Senate campaign confirmed to Fox that Cameron recused himself from the attorney general's office investigation into Edgewater as soon as the matter came to his attention, canceled the events and refunded checks to the executives. Less Than 4 Months Into Trump's 2Nd Term, Dems Are Already Eyeing The 2028 Race Sitting Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called for the investigation back in 2023, and his administration is now moving forward with the probe two years later. Fox News Digital also reported earlier this week that Beshear's name could be in the mix for a possible Democratic presidential candidate in 2028. Fox News Digital reached out to Beshear's office, but did not receive a response. China Doesn't Play By The Rules, Says Rep. Andy Barr The news of the investigation comes as Cameron's campaign for former Senate Leader Mitch McConnell's soon-vacant U.S. Senate seat is in full swing. Republican Rep. Andy Barr is the only other declared GOP candidate in the race. Fox News Digital reached out to the Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission but did not receive a article source: Senate candidate in hotly contested race slapped with ethics investigation
Fox News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Senate candidate in hotly contested race slapped with ethics investigation
The Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission decided to move forward Wednesday with an investigation into U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron due to allegations dating back to July 2023 that the then-Kentucky attorney general and gubernatorial candidate solicited campaign donations from a company his office was investigating at the time. "What's happening to me is exactly what they did to President Trump: a shameless weaponization of government to take out political opponents," Daniel Cameron told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. "This is the first major case of Democrat lawfare in the 2026 cycle, and the timing is no coincidence. I'm leading the GOP field by more than 20 points. It's clear who the left fears most." The Associated Press reported in July 2023 that an attorney representing Edgewater Recovery Centers said the organization received a call from Cameron followed by a campaign representative to organize a fundraiser. Cameron's Kentucky attorney general's office was investigating Edgewater Recovery Centers at the time, and the AP reported that several Edgewater executives donated $7,600 to Cameron's gubernatorial campaign. Fox News Digital spoke on Thursday to a source close to Edgewater at the time who said as soon as details about the transactions and phone calls were made public, there was quick dissipation of any plans for a fundraiser and any campaign funds were returned almost immediately. Cameron's current U.S. Senate campaign confirmed to Fox that Cameron recused himself from the attorney general's office investigation into Edgewater as soon as the matter came to his attention, canceled the events and refunded checks to the executives. Sitting Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called for the investigation back in 2023, and his administration is now moving forward with the probe two years later. Fox News Digital also reported earlier this week that Beshear's name could be in the mix for a possible Democratic presidential candidate in 2028. Fox News Digital reached out to Beshear's office, but did not receive a response. The news of the investigation comes as Cameron's campaign for former Senate Leader Mitch McConnell's soon-vacant U.S. Senate seat is in full swing. Republican Rep. Andy Barr is the only other declared GOP candidate in the race. Fox News Digital reached out to the Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission but did not receive a response. Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to and on X @MizellPreston
Toronto Star
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An ethics complaint stemming from Republican Daniel Cameron's failed run for Kentucky governor has resurfaced as the former state attorney general campaigns to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in next year's hotly contested election. The state's Executive Branch Ethics Commission on Wednesday took another step in its investigation into whether Cameron committed an ethics violation by allegedly soliciting certain campaign donations for his 2023 run for governor.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An ethics complaint stemming from Republican Daniel Cameron's failed run for Kentucky governor has resurfaced as the former state attorney general campaigns to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in next year's hotly contested election. The state's Executive Branch Ethics Commission on Wednesday took another step in its investigation into whether Cameron committed an ethics violation by allegedly soliciting certain campaign donations for his 2023 run for governor. An administrative law judge will be assigned to review the case and make a recommendation to commission members, who would decide whether a violation occurred. Cameron denounced the commission's action as a weaponization of government meant to damage him over a 'bogus' ethics claim. 'This is the definition of political persecution,' Cameron said in a social media video. Cameron announced his Senate campaign in February, soon after McConnell revealed that he won't seek reelection next year, signaling the start of a new era in Bluegrass State politics. Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr launched his run for the Senate seat last month and the Republican field is expected to grow. On the Democratic side, state Rep. Pamela Stevenson is running for Senate. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has ruled out a Senate bid as speculation continues to build over whether he may run for president in 2028. The last Democrat to win a Senate race in Kentucky was Wendell Ford in 1992. The reemergence of the ethics complaint comes as the GOP Senate candidates compete for donors and endorsements well in advance of Kentucky's primary election in the spring of 2026. Cameron and Barr have lavished praise on President Donald Trump in hopes of landing his prized endorsement. The ethics commission said Wednesday that it started a preliminary investigation of Cameron in July 2023. The complaint that spurred the investigation was made by the state AFL-CIO, which has strong Democratic ties. It came during the heat of the gubernatorial race, which Cameron lost to Beshear, who won a second term. The labor group said that Cameron may have improperly used his position for his own political gain by soliciting campaign donations from executives of a substance abuse treatment organization that was under scrutiny by the attorney general's office. In its Wednesday filing in the case, the ethics commission said Cameron used his position as attorney general in the spring of 2022 to 'personally contact a business owner and influence him to hold a fundraiser and solicit campaign contributions for his financial benefit.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'During the conversation, Cameron referred to his official position as attorney general, referenced his office's duties and asked for a specific minimum contribution of $30,000,' the document said. The commission did not identify the business owner on Wednesday but pointed to Cameron's role as attorney general at the time in overseeing health care providers that received Medicaid funds. Cameron reiterated Wednesday that he recused himself from the review of the substance abuse treatment group once he was made aware of the conflict and refunded campaign donations. 'I'm going to fight this just like I'll continue fighting for the great people of this commonwealth every single day,' Cameron said Wednesday. If the commission finds that Cameron violated state ethics law, he could face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for the one count cited.
Washington Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat
FRANKFORT, Ky. — An ethics complaint stemming from Republican Daniel Cameron's failed run for Kentucky governor has resurfaced as the former state attorney general campaigns to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in next year's hotly contested election. The state's Executive Branch Ethics Commission on Wednesday took another step in its investigation into whether Cameron committed an ethics violation by allegedly soliciting certain campaign donations for his 2023 run for governor. An administrative law judge will be assigned to review the case and make a recommendation to commission members, who would decide whether a violation occurred. Cameron denounced the commission's action as a weaponization of government meant to damage him over a 'bogus' ethics claim. 'This is the definition of political persecution,' Cameron said in a social media video. Cameron announced his Senate campaign in February, soon after McConnell revealed that he won't seek reelection next year, signaling the start of a new era in Bluegrass State politics. Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr launched his run for the Senate seat last month and the Republican field is expected to grow. On the Democratic side , state Rep. Pamela Stevenson is running for Senate. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has ruled out a Senate bid as speculation continues to build over whether he may run for president in 2028. The last Democrat to win a Senate race in Kentucky was Wendell Ford in 1992. The reemergence of the ethics complaint comes as the GOP Senate candidates compete for donors and endorsements well in advance of Kentucky's primary election in the spring of 2026. Cameron and Barr have lavished praise on President Donald Trump in hopes of landing his prized endorsement. The ethics commission said Wednesday that it started a preliminary investigation of Cameron in July 2023. The complaint that spurred the investigation was made by the state AFL-CIO, which has strong Democratic ties. It came during the heat of the gubernatorial race, which Cameron lost to Beshear, who won a second term. The labor group said that Cameron may have improperly used his position for his own political gain by soliciting campaign donations from executives of a substance abuse treatment organization that was under scrutiny by the attorney general's office. In its Wednesday filing in the case, the ethics commission said Cameron used his position as attorney general in the spring of 2022 to 'personally contact a business owner and influence him to hold a fundraiser and solicit campaign contributions for his financial benefit.' 'During the conversation, Cameron referred to his official position as attorney general, referenced his office's duties and asked for a specific minimum contribution of $30,000,' the document said. The commission did not identify the business owner on Wednesday but pointed to Cameron's role as attorney general at the time in overseeing health care providers that received Medicaid funds. Cameron reiterated Wednesday that he recused himself from the review of the substance abuse treatment group once he was made aware of the conflict and refunded campaign donations. 'I'm going to fight this just like I'll continue fighting for the great people of this commonwealth every single day,' Cameron said Wednesday. If the commission finds that Cameron violated state ethics law, he could face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for the one count cited.
