Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to visit several states with important Senate races to support Republican candidates before the midterm elections. He will also attend fundraising events as the GOP works to keep control of the Senate.Key Facts
- John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican senator from South Dakota.
- Thune will travel to states including North Carolina, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Florida, South Carolina, Ohio, and Iowa.
- He recently campaigned in Georgia with Rep. Mike Collins, who is running against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
- Thune will participate in both fundraising and media events to help Republican candidates.
- Some members of the GOP and President Trump have criticized Thune, especially about the SAVE America Act, an elections-related bill.
- Thune said his endorsement may not help in primary races but could be useful in general elections.
- Senate Republicans have raised over $500 million to support their candidates for the midterms.
- Thune described the Senate races as very close and said the outcome could go either way, depending on voter turnout and campaign efforts.
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