(LOUISVILLE, Ky.)
— Daniel Cameron’s campaign for U.S. Senate received a significant boost this week as 20 additional law enforcement leaders from across Kentucky threw their support behind the former Attorney General.
The new endorsements bring Cameron’s total backing from elected and law enforcement officials to more than 80, giving him the largest roster of official endorsements among candidates in the race. The support comes from sheriffs, jailers, police chiefs, and prosecutors representing counties from across the Commonwealth.
Among the latest officials to endorse Cameron are Calloway County Sheriff Nicky Knight, Bourbon County Sheriff Tony Asbury, and Bullitt County Commonwealth Attorney Amanda Troutman. The endorsements span rural and urban counties alike, including Henderson, Hardin, and Owen counties.
“I couldn’t be more honored to receive the trust and support of the men and women who sacrifice so much for our communities,” Cameron said in a statement. “Kentucky’s law enforcement deserves a U.S. Senator who is on their side.”
Sheriff Knight praised Cameron’s record on public safety issues, noting his support for law enforcement during debates over police funding. “When others wanted to defund the police, Daniel had our back and stood with us every step of the way,” Knight said. “No one in this race has a stronger commitment to public safety than Daniel Cameron.”
During his tenure as Kentucky’s Attorney General, Cameron focused on violent crime prosecution, drug trafficking cases, and defending law enforcement officers. His campaign has emphasized these credentials as central to his Senate bid.
Despite heavy spending by outside groups ahead of the May primary, Cameron maintains a substantial lead in publicly available polling. His campaign has positioned him as the “law-and-order candidate” in the race, appealing to voters concerned about crime and public safety.
The endorsements represent officials from more than 50 Kentucky counties, including sheriffs, jailers, county attorneys, commonwealth attorneys, police chiefs, and constables. Some endorsers are retired law enforcement officials who served in leadership roles in their communities.
Cameron’s campaign said the breadth of law enforcement support reflects confidence in his record and policy positions on criminal justice issues.