McConnell Hospitalized Again | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Senator Mitch McConnell, after a cardiac arrest at home, has been hospitalized for three weeks and is recovering in D.C. — though details remain sparse, his team says he’s doing well and still working with staff. At 84, this isn’t his first health scare: he’s had falls, a concussion, and flu-like symptoms in recent months. With his term ending in January and no reelection bid planned, his absence raises questions about Kentucky’s representation — state law now mandates a special election if he can’t serve, potentially a snap election before August 3rd or a November general election runoff…