Mitch McConnell Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

Publish date: 2024-09-26
Full NameAddison Mitchell McConnell Jr.ProfessionPoliticianFamous ForBeing the longest-serving U.S. Senator from Kentucky in historyPhysical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 178 cm
in meters- 1.78 m
in feet inches- 5’ 10”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbsEye ColorHazel GreenHair ColorSalt & PepperPoliticsPolitical PartyRepublican Party
McConnell is a member of the Republican PartyPolitical Journey1975: Acting United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs
1977: Elected the Jefferson County Judge/Executive, the former top political office in Jefferson County, Kentucky
1981: Re-elected as the Jefferson County Judge
1984: Elected to the U.S. Senate defeating Democratic opponent, Walter "Dee" Huddleston.
1990: Elected to the U.S. Senate again
1996: Re-elected to the Senate
1999: Chairperson of the Senate Rules Committee
2002: Re-elected to the Senate
2007: Senate Minority Leader
2008: Re-elected to the Senate
2014: Re-elected to the Senate
2015: Senate Majority LeaderAwards, Honours, Achievements• Tax Fighter Award (2014)
McConnell receiving Tax fighter award
• Building Independence Award (2015)
McConnell receiving Building Independence Award
• Faith & Freedom Award (2018)
McConnell receiving Faith & Freedom Award
• Excellence in Leadership Award (2019)
McConnell receiving Excellence in Leadership Award
• Honorary degree by Hillsdale College (2019)
McConnell receiving Honorary DegreePersonal LifeDate of BirthFebruary 20, 1942Age (as in 2019)77 YearsBirthplaceSheffield, Alabama, U.S.Zodiac signPiscesSignatureMitch McConnell signatureNationalityAmericanHometownLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.SchoolDuPont Manual High School, Louisville, KentuckyCollege/University• The University of Louisville, Kentucky (B.A. in Political Science)
• The University of Kentucky, Kentucky (Doctor of Jurisprudence, J.D.)Educational QualificationDoctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)ReligionChristianity (Southern Baptist)HobbiesWatching sports, Travelling, Listening to MusicControversies• His short period of time for the Military, has been a controversial issue and many politicians have raised their questions over it.
• After President Donald Trump's racial comments on Twitter, Mitch McConnell backed Trump and said, "Trump is not racist."Relationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedMarriage Date(s)First Marriage: Year- 1968
Second Marriage: Year- 1993FamilyWife/SpouseFirst Wife- Sherrill Redmon (Feminist Scholar, div: 1980)
Mitch McConnell's ex-wife Sherrill Redmon
Second Wife- Elaine Chao (Politician)
McConnell with his second wifeChildrenSon- None
Daughters- Elly McConnell, Porter McConnell, Claire McConnellParentsFather- Addison Mitchell McConnell (Armyman)
Mother- Julia McConnellSiblingsNoneFavorite ThingsFavorite SportsFootball, BasketballMoney FactorSalary (approx.)$193,400/Year (as in 2014)Net Worth (approx.)$22.8 million (as in 2014)

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