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US Senate GOP leader Thune reelected for next 2 years even after election losses

By jfischler@statesnewsroom.com, States Newsroom · November 10, 2026

WASHINGTON — South Dakota Sen. John Thune will remain Republican leader next Congress despite the GOP’s loss of the chamber’s majority in this year’s midterm elections. GOP senators voted behind closed doors Tuesday to keep Thune at the helm and reelected Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso as their whip. Neither was…

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US Senate GOP leader Thune reelected for next 2 years even after election losses

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