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SD Senator John Thune Wins Third Term

SD Senator John Thune Wins Third Term

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South Dakota Senator John Thune was re-election to a third term in the Senate on Tuesday. He defeated democrat Jay Williams by a 74 to 24 percent margin.
Thune says he was humbled by the win, and says he knows people want to unite…..

Thune says he knows not everyone supported him, but he will work for all South Dakotans…..

Thune is the third ranking republican in the Senate.

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