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McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick • Mar. 10, 2025, 11:16 PM ET (The Hill)
McConnell: Failure to reach spending deal a ‘disaster’ for national defense • Mar. 5, 2025, 3:53 AM ET (The Hill)
Kentucky Senate hopeful Daniel Cameron praises Trump, criticizes his mentor, Mitch McConnell • Feb. 24, 2025, 3:07 PM ET (AP)
Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead • Feb. 21, 2025, 12:00 AM ET (AP)
The Latest: Judge declines to halt Trump administration's federal workers layoffs • Feb. 20, 2025, 8:42 PM ET (AP)
American politician Mitch McConnell began his first term representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate in 1985. A Republican, he served as majority whip (2003–07) and minority leader (2007–15), and he became majority leader in 2015.

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Also Known As Addison Mitchell McConnell, Jr.
Born February 20, 1942 (age 83) • Tuscumbia • Alabama
Title / Office United States Senate (1985-), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members son of Addison Mitchell McConnell • son of Julia Odene “Dean” Shockley McConnell • married to Elaine Chao (1993–present) • married to Sherrill Redmon (1968–1980) • father of Elly • father of Claire • father of Porter
Education University of Louisville (B.A.) • University of Kentucky (J.D.)

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When was Mitch McConnell born?
McConnell was born on February 20, 1942, in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Who is Mitch McConnell's wife?
In 1993 McConnell married Elaine Chao, who later served as secretary of labour under Pres. George W. Bush and secretary of transportation under Pres. Donald Trump. McConnell was previously married (1968–80) to Sherrill Redmon, with whom he had three children.
Is Mitch McConnell a Republican?
Yes. McConnell was the first Republican since 1968 to win a statewide election in Kentucky.

Did You Know?

  • McConnell was the second Kentucky senator to serve as Senate majority leader.

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