Former Representative Says Outgoing Congressman Should Run for Senate Seat

A former member of Congress said she would "love to see" an outgoing representative run for a Senate seat held by an 84-year-old lawmaker who recently experienced a medical emergency. The former representative made the comments in an on-the-street interview on Tuesday.

She stated that the outgoing representative "would make a great senator" and that the same would apply to anyone who rejects money from a pro-Israel lobbying group.

The former representative claimed the Republican establishment "stole" the outgoing representative's seat by supporting his primary opponent. " The outgoing representative lost the Republican primary in Kentucky two months ago. He has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission indicating he may run for his House seat again in 2028 but has not decided whether to seek other offices.

The senator has been hospitalized since June 14 after an undisclosed medical emergency. His office stated he is receiving "excellent care" and "continues to improve" but has not provided a timeline for his return. The former representative criticized the Republican Party for remaining silent about the senator's condition.

" The former representative also criticized the senator's wife for traveling to China three days after the hospitalization and meeting with a Chinese vice president. She questioned why the wife would leave her husband's side during his illness. The senator has experienced multiple health issues in recent years, including falls in 2023 and 2024.

He is not seeking reelection and plans to retire in January 2027. Kentucky law requires a special election if he cannot complete his term.