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Summary

Senator Mitch McConnell

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. Senate (KY) - Sr, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/1984
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Elaine Chao; Children: Elly, Claire, Porter
Birth Date: 02/20/1942
Birth Place: Sheffield, AL
Home City: Louisville, KY
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Kentucky Delegation Announces Plan to Save 1,200 Jobs in Paducah

May 15, 2012 - On Tuesday, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Ed Whitfield announced a path forward to preserve 1,200 jobs at the ...

Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2012--Motion to Proceed

May 10, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I certainly share my friend the majority leader's views about Senator Lugar's record, but he has 8 more ...

Tribute to Kentucky World War II Veterans

May 10, 2012 - Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today in honor of a group of men from the Commonwealth of Kentucky who all acted bravely and valiantly ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 15.7%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 85%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 15%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $23,594,340.00
Total Spent $20,940,931.00
Cash On Hand $5,115,717.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Mitch McConnell repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=ContactForm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://mcconnell.senate.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/RepublicanLeader

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/mitchmcconnell

Washington, D.C.
361A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2541
Fax: 202-224-2499

District
300 South Main Street
Suite 310
London, KY 40741
Phone: 606-864-2026
Fax: 606-864-2035

District
1885 Dixie Highway
Suite 345
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: 859-578-0188
Fax: 859-578-0488

District
771 Corporate Drive
Suite 108
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859-224-8286
Fax: 859-224-9673

District
Professional Arts Building
2320 Broadway
Suite 100
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270-442-4554
Fax: 270-443-3102

District
601 West Broadway
Room 630
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-582-6304
Fax: 502-582-5326

District
Federal Building
241 East Main Street
Room 102
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-781-1673
Fax: 270-782-1884

Key Staff
361-A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2541

Key Staff
361-A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2541

Key Staff
361-A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2541

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