Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was reelected to the party’s top leadership slot, setting himself up to take over as minority leader in the new Congress. Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., will similarly take on the same position in the minority. No one challenged either for their positions.

Senate Republicans face a push from Ron Johnson and four allies to delay Tuesday's leadership elections after last week's stunning Election Night losses.

U.S. Congress returns to address immediate obligations, including the selection of new House and Senate leadership and the extension of government funding before

John Thune Senate Republican leader was reelected by his conference for the 120th Congress after Senate Republicans rejected a push to delay their post-midterm leadership elections.

Following Democrats' projected victories in both chambers, Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Chuck Schumer are positioning themselves to lead the party through the next Congress.

Florida Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd announced his leadership team Thursday for the 2026-2028 legislative term, naming five Republican senators to key positions overseeing chamber operations, budget development and legislative priorities.