Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been in the news recently for his freeze-ups during public appearances, sparking concern and speculation about his health and well-being. With his age and health in question, many are wondering when McConnell will leave office.

McConnell was re-elected to the Senate in 2020, and his current term expires in January 2027. However, he has not announced whether he plans to run for re-election in 2026. McConnell has been in the Senate since 1985 and has served as the Senate Minority Leader since 2021.

If McConnell were to leave office before his term expires, the governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, would be responsible for appointing a replacement. The replacement would serve until a special election is held to fill the remainder of McConnell’s term.

McConnell’s Future Plans

McConnell has not publicly announced his plans for the future, including whether he plans to run for re-election in 2026. However, McConnell’s staff has released a statement saying that he plans to serve out his full term as the Senate Minority Leader.

The statement also acknowledged that McConnell has experienced some “transient neurological symptoms” in the past, but that these have been evaluated and found to be benign. McConnell’s staff has sought to reassure the public that he is in good health and that there is no reason to be concerned.

Overall, the question of when McConnell will leave office remains unanswered. While his current term expires in 2027, it is unclear whether he plans to run for re-election in 2026. McConnell’s health and fitness to serve have also been called into question, and the incidents of him freezing up during public appearances have raised important questions about the need for transparency and disclosure from elected officials.