Mitch Mcconnell — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the senior United States Senator from Kentucky, a seat held since 1985.
Longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history.
Served as Senate Republican Conference Leader from 2007 to 2025, including two stints as Minority Leader and as Majority Leader from 2015 to 2021.
Led the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act in 2018.
Invoked the nuclear option to eliminate the 60-vote requirement for Supreme Court nominations.
Recognized by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

Biography

Addison Mitchell McConnell III is an American politician and attorney who serves as the senior United States Senator from Kentucky, a seat he has held since 1985. He is currently in his seventh Senate term and is the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history.