McConnell Is (Unanimously) Elected Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been elected unanimously as Majority Leader-elect by the Sen...  More »

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been elected unanimously as Majority Leader-elect by the Senate Republican Conference during their closed-door leadership elections. McConnell was nominated by Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, and his nomination was seconded by Sen-elect Tom Cotton of Arkansas. He was elected by acclamation, meaning there was not a roll call vote or tally. McConnell will not become Majority Leader until the new Congress is sworn-in in January.

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