Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker - AP News
Senator Lindsey Graham praised McConnell for his role in reshaping the American judiciary and the Supreme Court.
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Longtime Republican power broker Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, marking the end of a historic Senate career and sparking a high-stakes GOP primary in Kentucky.
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