Mitch McConnell hospital stay 2026
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Kentucky governor urges Senator McConnell to appear on camera
McConnell was found unconscious at his home on June 14 and was taken to a local hospital in an Advanced Life Support ambulance.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the latest photo of Sen. Mitch McConnell shared by his office only "stoked more speculation" about his health condition.
Beshear said McConnell has not responded to a letter he sent on Monday demanding more details about his condition.
Elaine Chao releases statement and Gov. Beshear asks McConnell for public update amid hospital stay
Under Kentucky's 2024 law, Beshear would call a special election if McConnell's Senate seat became vacant, and the governor has no role in picking a temporary successor.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 advantage in the Senate.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to McConnell asking him to disclose more about his condition.