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SD Senator John Thune Considering Political Future

SD Senator John Thune Considering Political Future

John Thune Photo: WNAX


South Dakota Senator John Thune is up for reelection next year and hasn’t yet made an official announcement on his intentions.
He says he is still thinking about it…

Thune says he will decide by later this year…

Thune says he is hearing about a number of issues..

Thune was first elected to the Senate in 2004. He previously served three terms in the US House from 1996 through 2002.

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