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John Thune, No. 2 Senate GOP leader, announces he will seek reelection

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The South Dakota Republican, a likely successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell, says he will run for reelection in 2022, putting an end to the speculation about his political future.

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  1. NWI Times

    GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says he'll seek 4th term (opens NWI Times)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the second-ranking Republican leader in the Senate, announced Saturday he is seeking reelection to a fourth term in

  2. Washington Post

    South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune, an ally of McConnell who has been criticized by Trump, will seek reelection (opens Washington Post)

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    Sen. John Thune’s decision has been closely watched because he is considered a candidate for Republican leader whenever Mitch McConnell (Ky.) steps aside and because has been on the receiving end of harsh criticism from former president Donald Trump.

  3. Politico

    Senate Minority Whip John Thune to run for reelection (opens Politico)

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    The 61-year-old South Dakotan is widely viewed as a potential successor to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell

  4. Delaware Public Media

    John Thune, No. 2 Senate GOP leader, announces he will seek reelection (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The South Dakota Republican, a likely successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell, says he will run for reelection in 2022, putting an end to the speculation about his political future.

  5. KVIA El Paso

    Sen. John Thune announces he will run for re-election (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Veronica Stracqualursi and Daniella Diaz, CNN South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, announced Saturday he is running for re-election in 2022. “I’ve always promised that I would do the work, even when it was hard, uncomfortable, or unpopular.

  6. The Week

  7. Valdosta Daily Times

    South Dakota Sen. John Thune announces he'll seek 4th term (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the second-ranking Republican leader in the Senate, announced Saturday he is seeking reelection to a fourth term in

  8. The Dickinson Press

    South Dakota's John Thune announces he's running for a fourth term in U.S. Senate (opens The Dickinson Press)

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    The 61-year-old Republican cleared a surprising cloud of doubt that had swirled in recent weeks as to whether he would run for a seat he has held since 2005.

  9. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Sen. John Thune announces he will run for re-election | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Veronica Stracqualursi and Daniella Diaz, CNN South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, announced Saturday he is running for

  10. Fox News

    South Dakota Sen. John Thune to run for reelection (opens Fox News)

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    Sen. John Thune, the number No. 2 Senate Republican, announced Saturday he would seek re-election in 2022, positioning himself as the likely successor to GOP Leader Mitch McConnell.

  11. The Columbian

    GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says he’ll seek fourth term (opens The Columbian)

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    U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the second-ranking Republican leader in the Senate, announced Saturday that he is seeking reelection to a fourth term in 2022.

  12. Insider

    John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, will run for reelection to a fourth term (opens Insider)

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    "I'm asking South Dakotans for the opportunity to continue serving them in the U.S. Senate," the senator said in a Saturday statement on Twitter.

  13. The Hill

    Senate Minority Whip Thune, close McConnell ally, to run for reelection (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. John Thune (S.D.), the No. 2 Senate Republican and a close ally of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), announced he will run for re-election in 2022 on Saturday.

  14. Washington Times

    Senate Minority Whip John Thune to seek reelection (opens Washington Times)

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    Senate Minority Whip John Thune announced Saturday that he will run for reelection this year after weeks of speculation that he was considering retirement.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says he’ll seek 4th term (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is seeking reelection to a fourth term in 2022

  16. The Daily Caller

    Following Retirement Rumors, Republican Whip John Thune Announces Re-Election Bid (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Republican Whip John Thune announced that he would seek a fourth term in the Senate following widespread rumors that he would retire from the upper chamber.

  17. NBC News

    Senate Minority Whip John Thune says he'll seek reelection after mulling retirement (opens NBC News)

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    His decision brings relief to congressional allies who have been urging him to stay in the Senate, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

  18. Breitbart News

    Senate Minority Whip John Thune Will Run for Reelection (opens Breitbart News)

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    Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) announced Saturday he would run for reelection, ending months of speculation.

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