Mitch McConnell's long history in U.S. Senate (60 images)

By UPI Staff

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who was first elected in 1984, announced on February 28, 2024 that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November. McConnell, 82, has served in the leadership post since 2007.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leaves the Senate Subway on February 11, 1999. Photo by Ian Wagreich/UPI

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McConnell blasts the Clinton administration's stance on drugs with a poster illustrating the long-term trends on February 24, 2000. Photo by Ian Wagreich/UPI

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McConnell introduces his wife, Elaine Chao (R), at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing on her nomination for Secretary of Labor on Capitol Hill on January 24, 2001. Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI

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McConnell addresses delegates at the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York on September 1, 2004. Photo by Greg Whitesell/UPI

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