John Thune is reelected as the leader of Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their leader on Tuesday. The vote occurred after the party lost at least seven Senate seats to Democrats during the midterm elections. Two Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain uncalled.
- Sen. John Thune won re-election as Senate Republican leader.
- Two additional Senate races remain uncalled in Alaska and Mississippi.
- Republicans lost at least seven seats in the midterms.
- Sen. Rick Scott declined to run again to challenge Thune.
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