McConnell shares second photo amid absence, says he will not attend Kentucky political event

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 502

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Amid his prolonged absence from the U.S. Senate after he was hospitalized last month, Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will not attend the Fancy Farm Picnic this weekend.

McConnell’s office shared a statement from the 84-year-old senator Monday, along with a new photo of him and his wife, former Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, taken on Sunday.

“I’m still working hard to get back to my …

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