John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years. In doing so, they decided against choosing Trump ally Sen.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency.
What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Republican leader in the Senate
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to lead the Senate as majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Who is Republican Sen. John Thune, the newly elected Senate majority leader?
Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota was elected new Senate majority leader, replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who is stepping aside.
John Thune is the new Republican Senate Leader, succeeding longest-serving party leader
United States Senator John Thune won the secret ballot making him the new Republican Senate Leader and the majority leader of the upper chamber in the new Congress.
Sen. John Thune wins Senate majority leader post for incoming Trump government
The GOP leaders were gathering behind closed doors to choose via secret ballot between South Dakota’s John Thune, John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida.
Who is John Thune, the next Senate majority leader?
The election of Republican John Thune of South Dakota as Senate majority leader tasks a key ally of Mitch McConnell with shepherding the agenda of President-elect Donald Trump through Congress.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell
Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell.
Who Is Republican John Thune, the New Senate Majority Leader?
GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota was elected by the Senate Republican Conference to succeed Mitch McConnell as leader in a secret election.
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