HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana voters in Tuesday’s primary election will select a Republican challenger to three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and candidates for an open U.S. House seat being vacated by far-right conservative Rep. Matt Rosendale.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy emerged victorious Tuesday in Montana’s primary, finalizing the candidates for a key race that could determine the balance of power in the US Senate.
Mr. Sheehy will face a formidable opponent in Senator Jon Tester, the Democratic incumbent who has survived past challenges in his red state by leaning on his farming roots and bipartisan brand.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy will win their respective primaries in Montana, CNN projects, setting up what’s likely to be one of the hardest-fought races in the battle for control of the Senate.
The former Navy SEAL will go on to face Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) in the hotly contested general election that could determine party control of the chamber.
Three-term incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy have cruised to victory in Montana’s primary election. That sets up a contentious November election that could tip the
Three-term incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy cruised to victory in Montana's primary election Tuesday, setting up a contentious November election that could tip the balance of power in the closely divided U.S. Senate.
Tim Sheehy is a Montana businessman, former Navy SEAL, Bronze Star recipient, Purple Heart recipient, and the victor in Tuesday’s Republican Senate Primary.
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