John Thune

      Advertising      John Thune will be seeking his fourth term as Senator in 2022. Running for reelection can be a difficult task. One of the ways Thune is trying to gain support from his constituents is by frequently visiting South Dakota Businesses. Thune's Twitter account shows him visiting several businesses such as Dakota Panel, Dakota Plains Ag Center, and Taco Johns. Thune also posts about visiting with local governments including the Oglala Sioux Tribe Council Land Committee.  Thune's visits to South Dakota allows him to show his constituents that he is still focused on finding solutions for South Dakota's problems. The decision to post about his visits to South Dakota helps Thune's campaign as it is an effective way of advertising. The use of social media for advertising is effective because it allows Thune to be able to present himself in an ideal manner that will encourage voters to reelect him. Position-Taking     Another tact...

  2004 Election In 2004, John Thune challenged Democratic Incumbent Tom Daschle for a seat in the United States Senate. John Thune had the support of many Conservative Christians alongside President George W. Bush which helped him beat Daschle. Daschle had led the Senate Democrats for ten years and his loss shocked the party.  The race was one of the most expensive races where both candidates combined raised more than $30 million dollars for their campaigns. This election was also historic because it was the first time since 1952 that a Senate leader had lost their reelection bid.  2010 Election In 2010, Thune ran unopposed which enabled him to travel across the country to help other Republicans with their campaign. One of the candidates Thune helped campaign for was Kristi Noem who was running for U.S. House Representative against Incumbent Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. This election was also significant for Thune because it made him the 6th Senator to run op...

  All About South Dakota State Population : 886, 667 (2020) Major Cities Include: Sioux Falls (192,517) Rapid City (74,703) Aberdeen (28,495) Brookings (23,377) Watertown (22,655) Rural vs. Urban: 43.4% of South Dakota is considered rural, while 56.5% of South Dakota is considered urban.  Median State Income:   $58,275 (2019) Racial Diversity  : White: 85.7% Black or African American: 3% American Indian and Alaska Native: 11.1% Asian: 2.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0.25% Age: 75.5% of the people in South Dakota are 18 or older. Religious Composition: Christian 79% Evangelical Protestant 25%  Mainline Protestant 32% Historically Black Protestant <1% Catholic 22% Mormon <1% Orthodox Christian <1% Other Christian <1% Non-Christian Faiths 3% Jewish <1% Muslim <1% Buddhist 1% Hindu <1% Other World Religions <1% Other Faiths 2% No particular faith 12% Major Industries: Agriculture is South Dakota’s Largest Industry. Tourism ...

 All About John Thune: Age : 61 years old Hometown: Murdo, South Dakota; currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Education : He has his master's degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.  Family : John Thune and his wife Kimberely have two daughters and five grandchildren.  Religious Affiliation : Protestant  Tenure in the Senate John Thune was first elected into the United States Senate in 2004. Thune beat out a sitting Party Leader which had not happened in 52 years.  In 2010, John Thune ran for reelection unopposed which made Thune the first senator from South Dakota to run opposed since the adoption of direct elections in 1913. Thune would be reelected for a third term in 2016.  Senator Thune is currently serving as the Minority Whip and seeking reelection for his fourth term. Throughout his tenure,Thune has worked with interest groups such as Campaign for Working Families, Center for Security Policy, and National ...