# If McConnell leaves Senate, who is likely the next Majority Leader?

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**Created:** [June 12, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-mcconnell-leaves-senate-who-is-likely-the-next-majority-leader/835442 "2019-06-12T21:24:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-mcconnell-leaves-senate-who-is-likely-the-next-majority-leader/835442/1 "2019-06-12T21:24:18Z")

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Let’s assume the Republicans retain control of the Senate. In the unlikely event that somehow Mitch McConnell is no longer a senator, who is likely to replace him as Majority Leader?