Quick Info
| Profession | American politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Pierre, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about John Thune
03/01/2025
John Thune became Senate Majority Leader at the start of the 119th Congress after the Republican Party gained control of the Senate. He replaced Mitch McConnell as the chamber's top GOP leader and began overseeing the party's Senate agenda and leadership operations.
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Jones County High School |
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| College | Biola University |
| Degree | B.S. in Business Administration; M.B.A. from the University of South Dakota |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | John Randolph Thune |
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| Religion | Protestant |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Kimberley Weems Thune |
| Marriage Date | 1984 |
Family
| Father | Harold Thune |
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| Mother | Yvonne 'Pat' Bodine Thune |
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Career
| Political Party | Republican Party |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Murdo, South Dakota. | |
| 2. His interest in politics was sparked during a high school basketball game. | |
| 3. He has two daughters and six grandchildren. |
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