Mitch Mcconnell
Sourced recordU.S. Senate - KY
REPUBLICANKentuckyOpenFEC
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Addison Mitchell McConnell III is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from Kentucky, a seat he has held since 1985. A member of the Republican Party, McConnell is in his seventh Senate term, making him the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history. He served from 2007 to 2025 as the leader of the Senate Republican Conference, including two stints as minority leader, and was majority leader from 2015 to 2021, making him the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. Senate - KY
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Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
45/46 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 45 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialMitch Mcconnell is a candidate for U.S. Senate - KYprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedRaised $73,952,186.68 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kentucky Governor Claims He Hasn't Heard 'One Thing' From Mitch McConnell or His Office as Health Saga Continues - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell’s staff refuse to answer basic questions on his health weeks after he was last seen in public - The Independent
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Says He Heard From 2 Sources That Sen. Mitch McConnell Has 'Passed' - NewsOne
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell Update: Kentucky Governor Says Trusted Sources Claimed Senator Had Already Died - International Business Times UK
- VerifiedNews coverage: How Kentucky would replace Mitch McConnell before his Senate term ends, if necessary - WVXU
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell's Silence 'Concerning' to Home State Governor Andy Beshear - Newsweek
- VerifiedNews coverage: Why Mitch McConnell's health has the internet so confused - Yahoo
- VerifiedNews coverage: Beshear says he received calls suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had 'passed' before latest update - WDRB
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kentucky Governor Warns He Got Calls “Suggesting” Mitch McConnell Died - The New Republic
- VerifiedNews coverage: What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term? - Al Jazeera
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence With Statement and Photo Amid Questions About Health Status - Time Magazine
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia - BBC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell assures Kentuckians of ongoing Senate work during recovery from fall, pneumonia - whas11.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell says he was hospitalized due to a fall and contracted pneumonia - The Washington Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: For Mitch McConnell and Congress, health transparency is a choice, not a requirement - NPR
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kentucky: What happens if Senator Mitch McConnell cannot finish his term - WAVE News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell Health Questions Raise Kentucky Senate Succession Issues - Newsweek
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital, spokesperson says he's under 'excellent care' - USA Today
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Bills & Legislative Work
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S 4530Sponsor
A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-14Crime
2026-05-29: Became Public Law No: 119-95.
SAMDT 5157Sponsor
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Congress 114Introduced 2016-12-09
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Voting Record Feed
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-23
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S.J.Res. 180National Security
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN851-8Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-21
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PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-20
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S.J.Res. 198Healthcare
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Senate · 2026-07-16
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PN851-8
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Kentucky Governor Claims He Hasn't Heard 'One Thing' From Mitch McConnell or His Office as Health Saga Continues - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
0.82Yahoo Lifestyle Canada · 2026-07-21
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Mitch McConnell’s staff refuse to answer basic questions on his health weeks after he was last seen in public - The Independent
1.00The Independent · 2026-07-21
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Says He Heard From 2 Sources That Sen. Mitch McConnell Has 'Passed' - NewsOne
0.82NewsOne · 2026-07-21
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Mitch McConnell Update: Kentucky Governor Says Trusted Sources Claimed Senator Had Already Died - International Business Times UK
0.82International Business Times UK · 2026-07-21
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How Kentucky would replace Mitch McConnell before his Senate term ends, if necessary - WVXU
0.82WVXU · 2026-07-21
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Mitch McConnell's Silence 'Concerning' to Home State Governor Andy Beshear - Newsweek
1.00Newsweek · 2026-07-20
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Why Mitch McConnell's health has the internet so confused - Yahoo
1.00Yahoo · 2026-07-20
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Beshear says he received calls suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had 'passed' before latest update - WDRB
1.00WDRB · 2026-07-18
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Kentucky Governor Warns He Got Calls “Suggesting” Mitch McConnell Died - The New Republic
0.82The New Republic · 2026-07-17
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What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term? - Al Jazeera
0.82Al Jazeera · 2026-07-16
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Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence With Statement and Photo Amid Questions About Health Status - Time Magazine
1.00Time Magazine · 2026-07-13
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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia - BBC
1.00BBC · 2026-07-12
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