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Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026

Out goes Mitch McConnell — and an era of GOP politics

Mitch McConnell announced the impending close of his four-decade Senate career Thursday, underscoring a remarkable legacy of turning American government rightward but also capping a fading era in Republican politics.

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Former GOP Leader Mitch McConnell won't seek re-election in 2026

The Kentucky senator is stepping down after a consequential career. Whether Americans benefited from his triumphs, however, is another matter entirely.

Newsweek · 1d

Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection as GOP Leadership Shifts in Trump Era

While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP populism.

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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.

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Welcome to the resistance? Mitch McConnell bucks Trump with ‘no’ votes.

“Mitch McConnell doesn’t answer to anyone ... Some liberal groups have told activists to target McConnell ahead of GOP nomination votes that they are opposing — a stunning turn of events ...

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Scramble for McConnell’s Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead

The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek ...

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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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