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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.
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Learn about John Thune's biography, career, and committee assignments. He is a Republican senator who represents South Dakota since 2004 and serves as the Senate whip.
Jan 8, 2022 · John Thune, the No. 2 Senate GOP leader and likely successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell, has announced he will run for reelection in 2022, putting an end to the...
Mar 7, 2024 · Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, a candidate to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican, discusses the 2024 election, the Biden-Schumer agenda, and the situation in Ukraine. He also comments on abortion access, the Supreme Court, and the role of Congress in foreign policy.
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Mar 4, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate once Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November. Thune, currently the No. 2 Senate Republican, told local news outlets that he is interested in the job.
Dec 21, 2021 · WASHINGTON — Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the second-ranking Senate Republican and a potential future leader, is seriously considering retiring after next year, a prospect that has set...
