Mitch McConnell will retire at end of term. What to know about the longtime KY senator
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending his run as one of the most powerful lawmakers in the U.S. McConnell, a Republican first elected in 1984, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. He plans to serve out the remainder of his term until it ends in 2027.
A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.
Republican U.S. Senator and former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026, his office ...
The former gubernatorial candidate came up short in 2023 but is widely seen as the GOP leader’s heir apparent.
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