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.
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Mitch McConnell won’t run for reelection in 2026
He fell twice in the Capitol earlier this month, including a tumble down some stairs after a confirmation vote. Then-Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell listens during a news conference ...
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Mitch McConnell’s freezes, falls and health scares fueled retirement rumors. See timeline
Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s longest serving ... Feb. 5, 2025: McConnell falls down stairs McConnell fell down a set of stairs in Washington, D.C. A staffer later attributed it to “lingering ...
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Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection. How would his Senate seat be filled if vacated?
Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection ... earlier this month following reports that he fell down the Senate stairs, but he has insisted on remaining in office to finish his term.
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Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection in 2026, He Reveals on 83rd Birthday
The Republican senator shared the news during a floor speech on Thursday, Feb. 20, confirming his current term "will be my last" Drew Angerer/Getty Mitch McConnell, the nation's longest-serving ...
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McConnell won’t seek reelection to Senate
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Thursday that ... McConnell was stricken by polio as a child and has had trouble navigating stairs throughout his life as a result. Despite the trouble with ...