Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection, ending a long tenure marked by conservative causes and battles with Trump; McConnell, who served as Senate party leader, plans to retire after current term expires in 2027. His departure signifies a shift in the GOP towards Trump’s populism, setting off a competitive primary for his Kentucky seat and leaving Governor Andy Beshear as a potential Democratic contender.

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