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Mitch McConnell to Miss Kentucky's Fancy Farm Picnic While Continuing Rehabilitation Following Hospitalization

Mitch McConnell will miss the 2026 Fancy Farm Picnic, a major political event in western Kentucky, as he continues to recover from a fall and a mild case of pneumonia that led to his hospitalization in mid-June. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican senator, who holds the title of longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, is currently undergoing intense physical therapy at a rehabilitation center to rebuild strength and reduce the risk of future falls. McConnell's office stated that he is working hard to return to his full schedule of work in the Senate and Kentucky. However, his doctors have not yet medically cleared him to leave the rehab facility and return to the office. During his prolonged absence, McConnell has missed 38 recorded votes on various issues, including judicial confirmations, defense legislation, and housing policy. He remains at the rehabilitation center while his physicians visit him daily to discuss all aspects of his rehabilitation care.

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