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GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says he'll seek 4th term

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Posted at 2:27 PM, Jan 08, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-08 14:27:22-05

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is seeking reelection to a fourth term in 2022.

Thune turned 61 on Friday and is second-ranked in Senate Republican leadership.

But he had considered retiring in recent months.

Both parties are fighting for control of a closely divided Senate in 2022, but Thune has a clear path to reelection.

Thune has $14.8 million in campaign cash and faces two primary challengers.

He drew the ire of then-President Donald Trump late in 2020 for speaking out against his attempt to overturn the results of the presidential election.