By Al Weaver | The Hill
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced that he is not seeking reelection in 2026, bringing an end to the longest-serving Senate leader’s political career.
McConnell, one of the leading and most impactful GOP figures of the past half-century, revealed his decision in a floor speech in the chamber where he has served since 1985.
“Seven times, my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate,” McConnell said.