Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- Fox News reports: “John Thune intends to run for Senate minority leader after Republicans lost at least five seats in the 2026 midterm elections, a source says.”
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