Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader

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Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader

John Thune will lead the Senate *********** conference next term, winning a three-way election to succeed ********* Leader Mitch McConnell in a closed-door vote on Wednesday.

The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta: the House, Senate and the presidency. And he’ll have some room to maneuver in his own chamber, with Republicans’ 53-seat majority, as the party considers wide-ranging legislation that would tackle tax cuts, immigration and energy policy.

At 63, Thune, current GOP whip, is considered relatively young for leadership. Thune has not committed to imposing a term limit on the role of conference leader, meaning he’s well-positioned to hold the job for years to come. He is not up for reelection until 2028, and South Dakota is solidly red.

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