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John Thune

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Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
75.64
Sen
R
2024
68.37
Sen
R
2023
71.43
Sen
R
2022
74.42
Sen
R

Overall Trend

0%25%50%75%100%20222023202420252022: 74.42%2023: 71.43%2024: 68.37%2025: 75.64%

Year

2025
100.00
86.96
100.00
60.00
60.00
100.00
100.00
60.81
100.00
2024
100.00
100.00
100.00
33.33
100.00
100.00
56.14
2023
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
87.50
100.00
47.62
100.00
2022
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
100.00
55.00
66.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. John Thune's voting record?

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) earned a 76% ILA score for 2025 — a record that falls short of expectations for a Republican representing South Dakota. Across 4 years rated, John Thune's lifetime ILA score averages 72%. John Thune serves South Dakota in the U.S. Senate.

How aligned is John Thune with limited-government principles?

John Thune earned a 76% ILA score in 2025. John Thune's record falls short of expectations for the district and runs behind many other Republicans.

What is John Thune's ILA score?

John Thune has a 76% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, John Thune's lifetime average is 72%.

Where does John Thune serve?

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) serves South Dakota in the U.S. Senate as a Republican.

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