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Kentucky Law May Trigger Special Election for Hospitalized McConnell

7/7/2026

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McConnell Hospitalized

Kentucky’s new vacancy law may trigger a special election if Senator Mitch McConnell cannot finish his term.
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized in Washington, D.C. since June 14 and remains in recovery.
It is McConnell’s fourth medical episode, falls in 2023 and 2024 and a flu-like illness.
Spokesperson said McConnell appreciates support and works with Kentucky and Senate staff during the recess.

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Chao Meets Beijing

Elaine Chao, Transportation Secretary and Senator McConnell’s wife, was photographed in Beijing meeting Chinese officials three days after his hospitalization.
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized in Washington, D.C. since June 14 and remains in recovery.
McConnell’s office refused details, releasing a statement that he is improving and working with staff.
Dispatch recordings show responders performing CPR at McConnell’s Washington home after a June 14 cardiac-arrest call.

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McConnell Hospitalized

Kentucky’s new vacancy law may trigger a special election if Senator Mitch McConnell cannot finish his term.
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized in Washington, D.C. since June 14 and remains in recovery.
It is McConnell’s fourth medical episode, falls in 2023 and 2024 and a flu-like illness.
Spokesperson said McConnell appreciates support and works with Kentucky and Senate staff during the recess.

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