Key facts
- U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning.
- A spokesperson confirmed McConnell is receiving excellent care.
- The reason for his hospitalization was not disclosed.
- McConnell is 84 years old and plans to retire at the end of his current term in January 2027.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday morning, according to a statement from his spokesperson, David Popp. Popp indicated that McConnell is receiving excellent care but did not provide further details on the reason for his admission or his current condition. McConnell, 84, has experienced multiple health issues in recent years, including a week-long hospitalization in February for flu-like symptoms and a fall in October 2025. He is the third-oldest member of the Senate, behind Senators Chuck Grassley and Bernie Sanders, both also 84. McConnell, who served as Senate GOP leader from 2007 to 2025, announced earlier this year that he will not seek reelection and plans to retire at the end of his current term in January 2027. Representative Andy Barr has secured the GOP nomination to succeed him, and will face Democrat Charles Booker in November.