Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is publicly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health amid a secretive weekslong hospitalization.

Beshear sent a letter to McConnell Wednesday, saying that Kentuckians had grown “increasingly concerned” since the former Senate Republican leader was hospitalized in mid-June about both his health and “ability to hold office.”

“As governor, I request that you fully update Kentuckians regarding the current status of your health,” Beshear wrote to McConnell. “As public officeholders, we have made a commitment to our constituents to do our best to represent them and to always be transparent. I believe…

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