Mitch McConnell Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026, Ending Tenure as Republican Power Broker
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.
Republican Mitch McConnell will retire from Senate after 2026 election
Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, who acquired the moniker "Grim Reaper" as the longest-serving party leader in Senate ...
Mitch McConnell to Finish Term as Republican Leadership Shifts in Trump Era
While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP ...
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.
Sen. McConnell will not seek re-election. Here's who could run to fill his seat
Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election when his current term ends in 2027. Who could run to fill his seat?
The race to replace Mitch McConnell is already on: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we break down the quickly developing race to replace Mitch McConnell, who announced his plans to retire after a decadeslong Senate career. Plus, Jonathan Allen examines who could ...