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50 Days, 50 Missed Votes: How McConnell’s Absence Is Stalling Kentucky’s Priorities From the farm bill to defense spending, Sen. Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence has left Kentucky without a decisive vote at a critical moment in Washington.

August 9, 2026/in Gov & Politics/by Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

McConnell has missed 47 Senate votes since his hospitalization. Here’s what Kentucky actually loses while he’s out, from the Farm Bill to SNAP.

What Can a Governor Do If a Sitting Senator Disappears?

August 4, 2026/in Gov & Politics/by Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

Kentucky’s governor has fewer options than most people realize when a sitting senator goes absent but hasn’t vacated their seat. No removal. No forced replacement. And the law around special elections is murkier than it sounds.⁠ We broke down every option Beshear actually has, including the one hiding in plain sight.