Mitch McConnell
Republican · U.S. Senator for Kentucky
30+ years
Senate terms
7
Years in Congress
41
First took office (this chamber)
January 3, 1985
Current term ends
January 3, 2027
Next election
November 2026 NOT RUNNING
Age
84
2026 plans
Not seeking re-election. Announced February 20, 2025. News report ↗
Service in Congress
- Senate 1985–present
Committees
- Committee on Rules and AdministrationChair
- Joint Committee on PrintingChair
- Joint Committee of Congress on the LibraryVice Chair
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestrySubcommittees: Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade; Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research (Chair); Rural Development, Energy, and Credit
- Committee on AppropriationsSubcommittees: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Department of Defense (Chair); Energy and Water Development; Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
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