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Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat could sit empty for months—and a fast-approaching deadline is why
If McConnell's seat becomes vacant after Aug. 3, Kentucky's 2024 succession law leaves no time for a special election—meaning it would stay empty until January.
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NewsOne
· Jul 10, 2026
New Video Footage Shows Person Presumed To Be Sen. Mitch McConnell Being Loaded Into Ambulance On Day Of 911 Call
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital and hasn't been present for a congressional vote since June 11.
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
FOR INSIDERS: The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in November
The high-stakes battle for the Senate is growing increasingly dramatic with fewer than 130 days remaining until the midterms, as primary results and political developments redefine some key races. Democrats would need to flip four seats to take the Senate majority — a tall task. But Republicans in Congress are increasingly worried about facing the...
ArcaMax
· Jun 22, 2026
After recent hospitalization, Mitch McConnell won't vote in the Senate this week
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week and is working “closely” with staff as his health continues to recover, spokesperson Stephanie Penn said Monday. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized June 14, but his staff did not ...
The Daily Beast
· Jun 23, 2026
Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement
Kevin Lamarque / REUTERSThe reason behind former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest hospitalization is still a mystery as the 84-year-old Kentucky senator has remained MIA for over a week.McConnell will not return to Capitol Hill this week following his hospitalization on the morning of June 14, his office said Monday. The details surrounding McConnell’s health crisis have yet to be revealed.“Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week,” said McConnell spokesperson David Popp, according to Politico.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Mitch McConnell to miss votes this week as health issues continue
Sen. Mitch McConnell will not return to the Senate this week, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican said Monday. “Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week,” said the spokesperson, David Popp. McConnell’s ongoing absence means []...Click to read more
Canada's National Observer
· Jun 30, 2026
Continental trade pact is set to stay in place as US blows past key deadline
A key date for a critical trade agreement will come and go this week as the United States under President Donald Trump continues to push for concessions from its closest neighbours.
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Related coverage for "Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat could sit empty for months—and a fast-approaching deadline is why": NewsOne — New Video Footage Shows Person Presumed To Be Sen. Mitch McConnell Being Loaded Into Ambulance On Day Of 911 Call. The Hill — FOR INSIDERS: The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in November. ArcaMax — After recent hospitalization, Mitch McConnell won't vote in the Senate this week. The Daily Beast — Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement. Off The Press — Mitch McConnell to miss votes this week as health issues continue. Canada's National Observer — Continental trade pact is set to stay in place as US blows past key deadline