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Mitch McConnell Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election After Decades in Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election in 2026 and will instead retire. He has served in the Senate for decades, including as senator since 1985.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced he will not run for re-election in 2026 and instead retire from his long-time Senate seat, marking a significant development in American politics after decades of service to the nation.
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