John Thune elected new republican Senate leader | BBC News

Senate Republicans have elected their colleague from South Dakota, John Thune, as their new leader in the chamber. The 63-year-old won a secret ballot on Wednesday, defeating Florida Senator Rick Scott and Texan Senator John Cornyn. It is the first time in 17 years that Republicans have chosen a new Senate leader replacing Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in US history, who will step down in January. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #USElection #BBCNews