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 assumed the roles of Senate Majority Leader and Senate Republican Leader in January 2025. He is currently serving his fourth term in the Senate. Thune has also been the dean of South Dakota's congressional delegation since 2015.

November 13, 2024: Thune wins Senate Republican Conference leadership election

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

November 2024: Republicans carried the Senate

In November 2024, Republicans carried the Senate.