Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem’s midterm takeover

November 04, 2026

FIRST ON FOX: A source close to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital that the South Dakota Republican intends to run for Senate minority leader following the GOP’s sweeping defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections.Thune is expected to seek the leadership position despite Republicans losing at least five seats in the upper chamber, including contests in traditionally Republican strongholds such as South Carolina and Texas….


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