John Thune defeated John Cornyn in the second round of voting. The senator said he was “extremely honored” to have “earned the support of his colleagues to lead the Senate.”
South Dakota Senator John Thune was elected leader of the United States Senate on Wednesday. According to the US press, Thune defeated John Cornyn of Texas in the second round of voting and will thus replace Mitch McConnell, who held the position for 17 years.
In a statement released on social media, the senator said he was "extremely honored" to have "earned the support of his colleagues to lead the Senate."
In the note, the Republican also assured that his team is "united around the agenda" of President-elect Donald Trump.
"I am extremely honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress and I am very proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House. This Republican team is united around President Trump's agenda, and our work begins today," he wrote on X.
Honored to serve as the next U.S. Senate majority leader. pic.twitter.com/zq9XLrPDUr
— Senator John Thune (@SenJohnThune) November 13, 2024
Wednesday's election involved three candidates: John Thune, McConnell's current vice president; John Cornyn, known for his history of leadership in the Senate; and Rick Scott, former governor of Florida, who was seen as the favorite among the most conservative sectors and most loyal to Trump.
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