Mitch McConnell is the Republican U.S. Senator from Kentucky, in office since 1985.
Current term began January 3, 2021. In the Senate since January 3, 1985.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (Chairman)
- Joint Committee on Printing (Chairman)
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library (Vice Chairman)
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Mitch McConnell holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across Kentucky choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Mitch McConnell is not a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Andy Barr, Republican U.S. Representative for KY-6
- Charles Booker, Democratic
- Christopher Campbell, Kentucky Party
Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, 2026 general election candidate filings, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
Kentucky
Mitch McConnell is one of two U.S. Senators for Kentucky, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Kentucky congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Mitch McConnell next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in Kentucky takes part in that race.
What committees does Mitch McConnell serve on?
Mitch McConnell serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Joint Committee on Printing, Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
How do I contact Mitch McConnell?
You can reach the office of Mitch McConnell by phone at 202-224-2541 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.