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From the Associated Press: Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the GOP-led state House, launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Monday, vowing to help “stop the recklessness” in Washington if elected. The seat has long been held by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection in 2026.
Stevenson, an attorney and minister, ran for state attorney general in 2023 but lost by a wide margin to Republican Russell Coleman. The only Kentucky Democrats to win statewide that year were Gov. Andy Beshear and his running mate, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who won reelection to second terms.
Known for a fiery speaking style at the Kentucky Capitol, Stevenson pledged to continue fighting for health care access and public education, noting in an introductory digital profile that her legislative colleagues “know they only have a problem with me if they go after” her causes.
In the digital profile, Stevenson didn’t mention by name Republican President Donald Trump — who has dominated the political landscape in GOP-trending Kentucky since first winning the White House in 2016 — but the Democrat signaled her disapproval with the country’s direction since Trump started his second term.
Stevenson, 65, was first elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in November 2020.
In March 2023, Stevenson raged against a state bill that prohibit gender transition treatment for children, and the videos went viral on social media. She fumed over people using the Bible to make arguments against transgenderism, but then proceeded to preach her own wild sermon:
Kentucky State Rep. Pamela Stevenson had some choice words for republicans who are using religion as an excuse to hide their hate. pic.twitter.com/JWMidRojvN
— 🥀_ Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) March 18, 2023
Below is another wild tirade, as Stevenson raged against state legislation which restricts school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
A powerful speech against anti-trans legislation from Kentucky State Rep. Pamela Stevenson (D-Louisville):
“First, you hated Black people. Then, you hated Jews. Now, you’re hating everybody. So the question is when the only people left are you, will you hate yourself?” pic.twitter.com/9N5xHyAHpP
— Heartland Signal (@HeartlandSignal) March 30, 2023
Now Stevenson wants a seat in the U.S. Senate. Below is her video announcing her campaign for McConnell’s seat.
I’m running for US Senate to replace Mitch McConnell! 🇺🇸
Duty. Honor. Kentucky. #kysen #kentucky #stevensonforsenate pic.twitter.com/KZeunVZUBo
— Col. Pam Stevenson (@ColPamStevenson) March 31, 2025
Pamela Stevenson, the Kentucky House representative running to replace Mitch McConnell, has introduced herself to voters with her first campaign ad. https://t.co/LKAjXfZIiB
— Courier Journal (@courierjournal) April 1, 2025
State Rep. Pamela Stevenson says she’ll focus on the economy, access to health care & support for veterans, but she acknowledges she faces an uphill battle. It’s been 26 since years a Democrat represented KY in the Senate. @SpectrumNewsDC @SpectrumNews1KY https://t.co/dgGMVFHqkb
— Erin Kelly (@ErinKYSpectrum) April 2, 2025
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