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Religion: Baptist
Education: University of Louisville (BA Political Science), University of Kentucky College of Law (JD)
Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama
Background: Longest-serving Senate party leader in history. Former Senate Majority and Minority Leader. Former Jefferson County Judge-Executive. In Senate since 1985. Childhood polio survivor.
Longest-serving Senate leader in US history. Senate Republican Leader since 2007. Retiring at end of current term (2026). Heritage Action LIFETIME 59% — dragged down by 118th Congress score of just 37%. Was 64% (116th) and 61% (117th). Establishment Republican who often prioritized institutional Senate norms over conservative movement priorities. Confirmed 3 Trump SCOTUS justices (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett) — blocked Merrick Garland. Voted to acquit Trump in both impeachments but publicly condemned Jan 6 actions. Supported Ukraine aid over objections from MAGA wing. NRA A+ rating, received $1.2M+ in NRA contributions over career. Southern Baptist (converted from Presbyterian). Froze publicly at press conferences in 2023, raising health concerns. Stepped down from leadership in 2025.
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