# Former Senate leader McConnell hospitalized **Published:** 2026-06-15T10:43:11.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-15/former-senate-leader-mitch-mcconnell-is-in-the-hospital) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/former-senate-leader-mcconnell-hospitalized LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, according to [a statement from the Kentucky Republican's office](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-15/former-senate-leader-mitch-mcconnell-is-in-the-hospital). The statement did not provide details about the reason for the hospitalization or McConnell's current condition. McConnell, who served as Senate Minority Leader until stepping down from the position in 2024, has represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate since 1985. His office did not immediately specify which hospital he was admitted to or provide additional information about his treatment. The hospitalization marks a notable health development for McConnell, whose age and previous medical episodes have occasionally drawn public attention. The former Senate Republican leader has maintained an active role in Kentucky politics and national Republican circles since relinquishing his Senate leadership position. Further updates on McConnell's condition were expected to be released by his office as they become available. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-15/former-senate-leader-mitch-mcconnell-is-in-the-hospital) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-15/former-senate-leader-mitch-mcconnell-is-in-the-hospital.