Top Republican Launches Bid to Succeed Mitch McConnell

Sen. John Thune is currently the second-ranked Senate Republican.

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in Washington during a hearing on Dec. 10, 2020. Samuel Corum/Getty Images

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) on March 4 officially launched a bid to become the top Republican in the Senate, after the current minority leader announced he would step down.

Mr. Thune told South Dakota outlets that he’s interested in becoming the GOP leader in a vote that will take place after the November elections.