Beshear Presses McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Beshear says McConnell must prove he can serve or step aside.
July 28, 2026 · Updated Jul 28, 5:26pm ET
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What happened
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
Andy BeshearAmerican attorney and politician (born 1977) called on Sen. Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnellAmerican politician and lawyer (born 1942) to “directly and verbally” address Kentuckians and provide proof he can serve, or resign from the Senate. McConnell, 84, has been absent since he was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his Washington residence on June 14, and his office has said he remains in rehabilitation and is not medically cleared to leave. Beshear also said August 3 could affect whether Kentucky can hold a special election if the seat opens.
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