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The 63-year-old South Dakota Republican narrowly defeated Sen. John Cornyn to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Thune wins Senate GOP leader race on the second ballot

John Randolph Thune is your new Senate majority leader.

The 63-year-old South Dakota Republican narrowly defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping down from leadership after a historic, 18-year run.

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