Mitch McConnell, Kentucky and Senate
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Kentucky politicians react to Sen. Mitch McConnell not running for reelection in 2026
· 1d · on MSN
Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell
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.
After 40 years in Washington, McConnell walks away with his legacy in doubt because of GOP surrender to Trump.
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