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Official Biography

Verified July 31, 2026

JOHN THUNE, Republican, of Murdo, SD; born in Pierre, SD, January 7, 1961; education: B.S., business administration, Biola University, CA; M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 1984; professional history: executive director, South Dakota Municipal League; board of directors, National League of Cities; executive director, South Dakota Republican Party, 1989-91; State Railroad Director, 1991; election history: elected to the At Large District for the 105th Congress on November 5, 1996; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004; reelected to each succeeding Senate term.

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