John Thune has been reelected as the Senate Republican leader despite the GOP losing its majority in the midterm elections. Republican senators ultimately decided to proceed with the leadership vote, overcoming attempts by several members to delay it. Thune, who became the party leader in early 2025 after Mitch McConnell, faced no competition, ensuring continuity as Republicans transition to the minority. The final composition of the Senate remains partly unresolved, with races in Alaska and Mississippi still uncalled. Prediction markets give Chuck Schumer an 84% probability of becoming the next Senate majority leader.
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