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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.

The Indianapolis Star · 2d

Kentucky politicians react to Sen. Mitch McConnell not running for reelection in 2026

Kentucky lawmakers and political insiders shared their reactions to Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement, calling him a "consequential" leader.

Austin American-Statesman · 2d

Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election to the Senate. Here's a timeline of his career

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he does not plan to run for re-election in 2026. Here's what to know about his career in the Senate.

McConnell, Trump and GOP Senate

The Indianapolis Star · 2d

Ahead of his retirement announcement, Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against these Trump Cabinet picks

Ahead of his retirement announcement, Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against confirming a few Trump Cabinet picks. Here's what to know.

The Hill on MSN · 8h

McConnell becomes maverick for Trump, GOP Senate

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) decision to conclude his storied political career marks the end of an era for Senate Republicans, especially as the longtime GOP leader increasingly signals he’s a maverick unafraid to cross President Trump in his second term.

Kentucky Lantern · 1d

McConnell’s last chance against Trump

I hope my senior senator, Mitch McConnell, will use his remaining influence against the existentential threat to our republic that is Donald Trump.

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Who Could Replace Mitch McConnell? Four Potential Candidates

McConnell announced Thursday he won't seek reelection in 2026, leaving his Senate seat open to a new generation of ...

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Mitch McConnell's last term: What to know about the influential lawmaker's retirement

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving sitting senator, has announced he will leave Congress at the end of his term.

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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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