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Kentucky Gov. Beshear sues to appoint interim senator.

7/29/2026

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Governor Andy Beshear demanded Sen. Mitch McConnell resign or choose life.
McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, cast zero votes, and remains in therapy.
Kentucky law, changed by McConnell in 2021, permits only a special election at least 63 days out.
Beshear will sue to name an interim senator, a move that could give Democrats a 48th seat and halt votes on the SAVE Act, which he called a benefit.

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Governor Andy Beshear demanded Sen. Mitch McConnell resign or choose life.
McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, cast zero votes, and remains in therapy.
Kentucky law, changed by McConnell in 2021, permits only a special election at least 63 days out.
Beshear will sue to name an interim senator, a move that could give Democrats a 48th seat and halt votes on the SAVE Act, which he called a benefit.