People / Terry A. Carmack

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Terry A.
Carmack

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Senator Mitch McConnell

Works forRMitch McConnell · Republican · Kentucky

Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a position he has held since January 2021. Oversees approximately 40 staff across legislative, communications, and administrative functions in Washington, D.C., and six Kentucky field offices. Previously served as Senator McConnell's State Director since June 2010. Over 35 years of political experience including service as Chief of Staff to Kentucky Representatives Anne Northup and Ed Whitfield, Political Director at the National Republican Congressional Committee, and roles at the White House Office of Political Affairs and the Small Business Administration. First Capitol Hill job was in Senator McConnell's mailroom beginning in 1985.

Last full-year salary

$226,274

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

15.0y

2 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$2,648,896

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

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CHIEF OF STAFF
Senate
Nov 13, 2023 to Present
STATE DIRECTOR
Senate
Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 4, 2023

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

State Director
Senator Mitch McConnell State Director's Office
Chief of Staff
Office of Representative Anne Northup
Chief of Staff
Office of Representative Ed Whitfield
Political Director
National Republican Congressional Committee
White House Office of Political Affairs
Small Business Administration

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Sponsored Travel

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