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.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s decision not to run for re-election in Kentucky next year opens up his Senate seat for the first time ...
The Republican has been married to his wife, Elaine Chao, since 1993. Learn more about her and their marriage here.
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who's spent decades in the nation's Capitol shaping Republican priorities, will not seek ...
Mitch McConnell announced Thursday he will not seek reelection. Gov. Beshear again said he's not interested in replacing him.
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced that he won't seek re-election next year, bringing ...
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