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John Randolph Thune (/ θuːn / 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. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has served since 2025 as Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader.
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Apr 21, 2026 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing fierce criticism from MAGA backers after a Republican colleague said he will not push forward with President Donald Trump’s voter...
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Jul 27, 2026 · John Thune is an American politician who was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2004 and began representing South Dakota the following year. Thune became the Senate majority leader in 2025. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1997–2003).
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Jun 9, 2026 · John Thune is an American politician serving as the senior U.S. Senator from South Dakota. He has held this position as a member of the Republican Party since 2005.
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From a dirt court in Murdo to the U.S. Senate, basketball has played an important role in my life. Excited to enjoy some hoops and cheer on the South Dakota State University Jacks this #MarchMadness — let the games begin! Nearly everyone who knows me, even a little, knows how much I love basketball.
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2 days ago · President Donald Trump walks with Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the way to a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol on June 24, 2026.
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John Thune grew up in Murdo, South Dakota. His interest in politics was sparked at a young age after making five of six free throws during a freshman high school basketball game. He was later greeted by a spectator who said, “I noticed you missed one.” That spectator happened to be a well-known sports enthusiast and then-South Dakota U.S. Rep. Jim Abdnor. The introduction was the start of ...
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Currently serving as Senate Majority Leader, John also sits on the Agriculture, Commerce, and Finance Committees. He previously served as Senate Republican Whip and held multiple leadership positions within the Republican Conference.
