Addison Mitchell McConnell III [1] (/ m ə ˈ k ɒ n ə l /; born February 20, 1942) is an American politician and retired attorney serving as the senior United States senator from Kentucky, a seat he has held since 1985. McConnell is in his seventh Senate term and is the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history.

6 days ago · Mitch McConnell was escorted out of the Capitol in a wheelchair at the Capitol on Wednesday after the 82-year-old senator fell twice in short succession. One of McConnell’s falls occurred on stairs outside the Senate chamber, causing “panicked looks to flash across his congressional staff and security detail,” reported The Hill .

6 days ago · A spokesman for McConnell said the 82-year-old senator is "fine" and using a wheelchair “purely as a precautionary measure." Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during a confirmation hearing in ...

6 days ago · Senator Mitch McConnell walks through the Senate Subway in the U.S. Capitol on January 27, ... McConnell had polio when he was 2 years old and his upper left leg was paralyzed as a result of the ...

6 days ago · The 82-year-old's back-to-back falls in one day came just weeks after he took a tumble that left him bloody and bruised. 5. ... Mitch McConnell was born in Sheffield, Alabama, on February 20, 1942. He enlisted in the US Army Reserve as a private in Louisville, Kentucky.

6 days ago · Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate leader, fell on Wednesday after a confirmation vote. The Republican senator appeared to be OK. ... McConnell, who is 82 years old and a survivor of ...

Feb 3, 2025 · McConnell is the senior senator from Kentucky and is a Republican. He has served since Jan 3, 1985. McConnell is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. He is 82 years old.

5 days ago · A spokesperson for McConnell’s office confirmed the fall in a press statement asserting that the 82-year-old senator was “fine.” “Senator McConnell is fine.

Aug 30, 2023 · Mitch McConnell is an American politician serving as the U.S. Senate minority leader. A Republican from Kentucky, McConnell's 17-year tenure as Senate GOP leader is the longest in history.

Sep 29, 2023 · Mitch McConnell is 82 years old. He was born Feb. 20, 1942, making him part of the Silent Generation, which encompasses those born between 1928 and 1945. About 5.49% of the U.S. population...