U.S. Senator Thune was elected Senate Majority Leader

U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota, who was elected majority leader of the U.S. Senate and will lead the Senate Republican caucus in the next term, won a three-way race in a closed-door vote on Wednesday to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. In the Senate, given the Republicans' 53-seat majority, Thune will have some room to maneuver in the Senate. Thune, 63, has not committed to a term limit for the caucus leadership position, which means he has a good chance of holding the position for years to come. He doesn't face re-election until 2028, and South Dakota is a solid "red state" (a Republican-leaning state).