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John Randolph Thune ( / ˈθuːn / 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.
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...
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 4, 2024 · Senate GOP Whip John Thune announced Monday that he is running for Republican leader, setting up a contested battle in the first major shakeup at the top of the Senate GOP hierarchy in nearly two...
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.
