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Senate Majority Leader John Thune to work sidelines of GOP midterm convention, as Johnson takes spotlight

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) won’t have a speaking slot at the GOP’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas this week, unlike House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Instead, Thune is expected to be assisting candidates at

Republican Ledger staff · 3:22 PM ET

Senate Majority Leader John Thune to work sidelines of GOP midterm convention, as Johnson takes spotlight
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WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) won’t have a speaking slot at the GOP’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas this week, unlike House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Instead, Thune is expected to be assisting candidates at Dallas fundraisers while giving others “a turn in the spotlight,” The Post can confirm.

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