Senate Republicans Hold Leadership Elections on Capitol Hill

Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance arrives ahead of Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Sen. John Thune, R-SD, who ran against Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX, and Sen. Rick Scott, R-FL, was selected to be leader and replace current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, who is stepping down after 18 years. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI