John Thune's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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John Thune

A closer look at the biggest achievements of John Thune. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

John Thune is the senior United States Senator from South Dakota, serving since 2005. A Republican, he previously served as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1997 to 2003. He became the Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader in January 2025.

1998: Thune Reelected to U.S. House

In 1998, Thune was reelected to the U.S. House with 75% of the vote.

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2000: Thune Reelected to U.S. House

In 2000, Thune was reelected to the U.S. House with 73% of the vote.

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November 2, 2004: Thune Defeats Daschle

On November 2, 2004, Thune defeated Daschle by 4,508 votes, winning 51% of the vote.

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December 2019: TRACED Act Becomes Law

In December 2019, the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, co-authored by Thune, became law.

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November 13, 2024: Thune Wins Leadership Election

On November 13, 2024, Thune won the Senate Republican Conference leadership election to become the next Senate majority leader.

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November 2024: Thune Wins Leadership Election

In November 2024, following the U.S. elections in which Republicans carried the Senate, Thune was chosen to replace the retiring Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.

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