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Thune Elected New Senate Republican Leader

John Thune wins Republican Senate leadership race, succeeding Mitch McConnell.

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What happened during the election process?: During the election process, candidates made final pitches to their colleagues, highlighting their plans and priorities. Sen. Blackburn asked candidates about giving conservatives a stronger voice and implementing President Trump's deportation plans.
When will the new leader assume their role?: The new Senate Republican leader will assume their role in January, shaping the party's legislative agenda and strategy for the upcoming Congress.
Who will be the new Republican Senate leader?: John Thune will succeed Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican leader in January 2025. Thune won the leadership election after a second ballot, defeating John Cornyn.
Which senators endorsed the different candidates?: Before the election, Thune received endorsements from several senators and the NRSC chairman, while Scott had endorsements from other notable senators, including Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio.
Who were the other candidates for the Republican Senate leadership?: Rick Scott and John Cornyn were also contenders for the Republican Senate leadership, but neither secured enough votes to win.

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