Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he will not seek reelection. Gov. Beshear again said he's not interested in replacing him.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 10, 2024, in ...

Kentucky’s leaders are releasing statements about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection in 2026.

Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection next year, he announced Thursday, ending a decadeslong run as one of the most powerful Republicans in the country.

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 ...

Longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) announcement Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 has set off a furious ...

It's the end of an era in Kentucky politics.Thursday, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell announced he will not be seeking re-election, ending a decades-long tenure.Sign up for our NewslettersFirst elected ...

The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive ...

The longest serving U.S. senator in Kentucky history will not run for an eighth term. Senator Mitch McConnell made the ...