The race to replace Mitch McConnell is already on: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we break down the quickly developing race to replace Mitch McConnell, who announced his plans to retire after a decadeslong Senate career. Plus, Jonathan Allen examines who could ...
Out goes Mitch McConnell — and an era of GOP politics
Mitch McConnell announced the impending close of his four-decade Senate career Thursday, underscoring a remarkable legacy of turning American government rightward but also capping a fading era in ...
Republican Mitch McConnell will retire from Senate after 2026 election
Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, who acquired the moniker "Grim Reaper" as the longest-serving party leader in Senate ...
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WATCH LIVE: Mitch McConnell expected to announce retirement at end of term
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is expected to announce on the Senate floor that he will not run for another term in 2026. McConnell, who served as GOP Senate leader until last month, has had several ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong ...
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection. How would his Senate seat be filled if vacated?
Kentucky law would dictate how to fill Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat if he does not finish his term, which ends at the start of ...
Former GOP Leader Mitch McConnell won't seek re-election in 2026
The Kentucky senator is stepping down after a consequential career. Whether Americans benefited from his triumphs, however, ...