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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.

10 hours ago · Will Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell seek an eighth term? It's a big question people in Kentucky — and nationwide — are asking this year. McConnell, 82, is up for reelection in 2026.

6 days ago · Washington. Kentucky senior Senator Mitch McConnell fell down the stairs in Washington Wednesday afternoon, according to media reports. A spokesperson for McConnell’s office confirmed the fall ...

11 hours ago · Fresh off the news that Rep. Andy Barr is eyeing a run for the seat currently held by Sen. Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s former attorney general — once hailed as a “star” by President Donald ...

1 day ago · Sixth Congressional District Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, has told people that he is ready to run for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in 2026 if the 82-year-old decides to not seek reelection, a ...

6 days ago · WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is "fine," his office said Wednesday after he was seen using a wheelchair following a fall at the Capitol. “Senator McConnell is fine. The lingering ...

23 hours ago · A battle to replace Kentucky GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell is starting to shape up — even though the former majority leader hasn't announced that he's planning to leave the Senate. Kentucky Rep. Andy ...

First elected to the Senate in 1984, McConnell is Kentucky’s longest-serving senator. He made history that year as the only Republican challenger in the country to defeat an incumbent Democrat and as the first Republican to win a statewide Kentucky race since 1968.

18 hours ago · FRANKFORT, Ky. — The GOP could already have a contender to run for Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat should he decide to retire. CBS News reported that Republican Rep. Andy Barr intends to run for the ...