McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection in 2026, Ending Long Tenure as Republican Power Broker WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he won’t seek ...

He informed The Associated Press of his decision before he was set to address colleagues in a speech on the Senate floor.

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decades-long tenure as a ...