Senate Republicans Reelect Mitch McConnell as Leader, Reject Scott’s Bid

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks to reporters in Washington on Nov. 15, 2022. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Senate Republicans on Nov. 16 reelected Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the top GOP senator, rejecting a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.).

McConnell easily swatted back the challenge from Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after 15 years as GOP leader.