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John Randolph Thune (/ ˈ θ uː n / THOON; born January 7, 1961) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, a seat he has held since 2005. Thune is in his fourth Senate term and is the Senate minority whip, a post he has held since 2021.
Biography. John Thune grew up in Murdo, South Dakota. His interest in politics was sparked at a young age after making five of six free throws during a freshman high school basketball game. He was later greeted by a spectator who said, “I noticed you missed one.”. That spectator happened to be a well-known sports enthusiast and then-South ...
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May 8, 2024 · January 7, 1961, Pierre, South Dakota, U.S. (age 63) Title / Office: United States Senate (2005-), United States. House of Representatives (1997-2003), United States. (Show more) Political Affiliation: Republican Party.
Aug 14, 2015 · Biography - John Thune (R-S.D.) John Thune grew up in Murdo, South Dakota. His interest in politics was sparked at a young age after making five of six free throws during a freshman high school basketball game. He was later greeted by a spectator who said, “I noticed you missed one.”
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Dec 21, 2021 · Mr. Thune is only 60, but a combination of family concerns and former President Donald J. Trump’s enduring grip on the Republican Party have prompted the senator, who is in his third term, to...
Nov 8, 2022 · 2029. Years in position. 19. Prior offices. Representative U. S. House of Representatives. Compensation. Base salary. $174,000. Net worth. $384,509.50. Elections and appointments. Last elected. November 8, 2022. Education. Bachelor's. Biola University, 1983. Graduate. University of South Dakota, 1984. Personal. Religion. Christian: Protestant.