Republicans Unveil a $342 Million Battle Plan to Keep the Senate
Senator John Thune is mentioned as the leader Republicans are fighting to maintain in his role as Majority Leader.
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Senator John Thune is mentioned as the leader Republicans are fighting to maintain in his role as Majority Leader.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The Senate Leadership Fund, a major Republican super PAC, has announced a $342 million spending strategy to defend five GOP-held seats and target three Democratic incumbents to maintain Senate control in the 2026 midterms.
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