Senator Mitch McConnell has announced he will not run for reelection in 2026. As the longest-serving senator from Kentucky, he has had a significant impact on U.S. politics, particularly through his opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, as reflected in his consistently low scores on the Human Rights Campaign Congressional Scorecard. His leadership was marked by obstructing progressive legislation, notably the Equality Act, while simultaneously reshaping the Supreme Court by blocking President Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland and supporting President Trump's conservative nominations.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving behind a notably harmful legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
Throughout his tenure, McConnell consistently earned low scores on the Human Rights Campaign Congressional Scorecard, indicating his opposition to LGBTQ+ legislation.
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