John Thune Will Seek Re-Election

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) announced on Saturday that he planned to seek re-election in 2022, boosting chances this his party would retain the South Dakota seat in the fall, Reuters reports.

Washington Post: “Thune’s decision has been closely watched because he is considered a candidate for Republican leader whenever McConnell steps aside and because has been on the receiving end of harsh criticism from former president Donald Trump, a situation that has caused other Republicans to leave Congress.”