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The Senate Republican leader race will come down to Sens. John Thune and John Cornyn after Rick Scott received the fewest votes on the first ballot, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Scott got a huge wave of backing from Trump allies and MAGA influencers, but was unable to make headway with his fellow GOP senators. 

Scott's elimination ensures that a more traditional Republican will lead the new 53-seat majority.

Scott challenged Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in 2022, falling far short but getting 10 GOP votes. 

MAGA darling Rick Scott eliminated from Senate GOP leader race

Scott got a huge wave of backing from Trump allies and MAGA influencers.

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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MAGA darling Rick Scott eliminated from Senate GOP leader race

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