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From the Associated Press: Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run for another term in Kentucky and to retire when his current term ends. He informed The Associated Press of his decision before he was set to address colleagues in a speech on the Senate floor.
McConnell has served in the U.S. Senate since January 2025. He said he intends to fulfill his current term, which ends in January 2027.
Speaking from the Senate floor Thursday morning, McConnell said, “Seven times, my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate. Every day in between I’ve been humbled by the trust they’ve placed in me to do their business here. Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime. I will not seek this honor an eighth time. My current term in the Senate will be my last.”
Watch his full retirement announcement below:
BREAKING: Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell will NOT seek reelection in 2026.
McConnell chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.
It’s time for new blood from the great state of Kentucky. Exciting opportunities await. pic.twitter.com/paHwpiWfKQ
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 20, 2025
BREAKING: Mitch McConnell will NOT be seeking re-election next year. pic.twitter.com/XkP9ruCtFm
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 20, 2025
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