McConnell announces Senate retirement, ending decades-long career
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, will announce his retirement on Thursday. McConnell, first elected to the upper chamber in 1984, will deliver the ...
McConnell Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election
The longest-serving Senate leader had been widely expected to retire at the end of his current term. He made it official on ...
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Mitch McConnell Retires From Politics on His 83rd Birthday After a String of Health Woes
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection to the Senate after his ...
Mitch McConnell Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026, Ending Tenure as Republican Power Broker
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.
Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection as GOP Leadership Shifts in Trump Era
While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP ...
How Old Is Mitch McConnell’s Wife? Elaine Chao’s Age
The Republican has been married to his wife, Elaine Chao, since 1993. Learn more about her and their marriage here.
Mitch McConnell’s freezes, falls and health scares fueled retirement rumors. See timeline
A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year, ending a ...
Dear Mitch McConnell: Before leaving Senate, please stand up to Trump before it’s too late | Opinion
Kentucky’s own Sen. Mitch McConnell could undo some of the harm he’s caused over the years by standing up to Donald Trump.