Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style

What positions has Mitch McConnell held in the U.S. Senate?

Written and fact-checked by
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last updated

Mitch McConnell has been a Republican senator, representing the state of Kentucky since 1985. He has served as his party’s majority whip, minority leader, and majority leader. He is the longest-serving Senate party leader. He stepped down from his leadership position in 2024; he also announced that he would not seek re-election in 2026.