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Republican Mitch McConnell Says He Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026

Republican Mitch McConnell, a shrewd political tactician who tilted the Supreme Court to the right but whose traditional brand of conservatism was overtaken by Donald Trump’s populism, announced he won’t seek reelection to the US Senate in 2026.

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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 history, said on Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a decades-long career that helped steer American politics decisively to the right.

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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.

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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.

Is there an early frontrunner in the race to fill Sen. Mitch McConnell's seat? Experts' answers vary

So far, the only Kentucky Republican to officially announce his bid to fill McConnell's seat is former Attorney General ...

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‘GOOD RIDDANCE': MAGA reacts to ‘RINO’ Mitch McConnell Senate exit

In response to former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's Senate exit many pro-Trump Republicans took to social media to celebrate, saying he has “done so much destruction" to the party.

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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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Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid in the wake of McConnell’s retirement

The former gubernatorial candidate came up short in 2023 but is widely seen as the GOP leader’s heir apparent.

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