Montana Senate candidate Tim Sheehy criticized incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester during a recent debate, emphasizing his opponent's ties to lobbyists. Sheehy, a Republican, claims that Tester has benefited from lobbyist donations, with recent polls showing him leading before the upcoming election. The race is seen as pivotal in determining Senate control, as Republicans aim to gain seats, with Trump endorsing Sheehy to unseat Tester, the last Democrat in high office in Montana.
Tim Sheehy, a Republican Senate candidate in Montana, is now seen as likely to win against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester after a shift in political analysis by the Cook Political Report, moving the race to 'lean Republican.' Recent polling shows Sheehy leading Tester by 6 points in a head-to-head matchup. This shift could aid Republicans in regaining Senate majority, especially as they focus on other competitive races. If successful in key states, Republicans could start the next Congress with a 53-member majority.
A recent AARP poll indicates Republican Senate nominee Tim Sheehy leads Democratic incumbent Jon Tester by six points, 51%-45%, in Montana. In a multi-candidate scenario, Sheehy maintains a 49%-41% advantage, backed by support from former President Trump. Tester, considered vulnerable, needs to strengthen his appeal among independents and Republicans to improve his standing, as the poll reveals a significant Republican voter base at 39% compared to 24% for Democrats.
Tim Sheehy, a Republican Senate candidate in Montana endorsed by Donald Trump, faces backlash after recordings surfaced of him making disparaging remarks about Native Americans at fundraising events. He described bonding activities with members of the Crow Reservation in a manner seen as offensive. The comments come during a tight race against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester and could jeopardize his chances, especially as Native Americans constitute 6% of Montana's population. Sheehy's past controversial statements further complicate his campaign.
Lily Meskers, a University of Montana track athlete, revealed that Sen. Jon Tester’s backers offered payments of $400 to $2,400 for college athletes to make video endorsements for him. Many athletes, including Meskers, were frustrated due to Tester's support for allowing transgender women (biological males) to compete in women's sports, which they see as undermining their rights. Tester, facing a tough re-election against Republican Tim Sheehy in a predominantly red state, denied knowledge of the endorsement offers that came from a group called Montana Together.
The Trump campaign branded Senator Jon Tester as "radically out of touch" after he released abortion-focused ads accusing Republican candidate Tim Sheehy of allowing bans without exceptions. Tester claims Sheehy would criminalize women and support total bans, while Sheehy asserts he supports exceptions for rape, incest, and the mother's life. The Trump campaign advocates for state-level decisions on abortion, reinforcing their position amid heated competition in the Montana Senate race.
Eight Democratic lawmakers in tight elections are being attacked for voting in line with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, with the NRSC launching ads highlighting their 91% alignment with the administration. Targeted senators and representatives include Bob Casey, Tammy Baldwin, Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, Jacky Rosen, Martin Heinrich, Ruben Gallego, and Elissa Slotkin. The NRSC's ads also link their voting records to economic issues amid rising prices, while Democrats face competitive races in battleground states ahead of the 2024 elections.
Tribal leaders in Montana are calling for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy to apologize for derogatory comments he made about Native Americans, including remarks about them being drunk at 8 a.m. and throwing beer cans. Audio recordings of these comments, published by Char-Koosta News, have been criticized as perpetuating stereotypes. Sheehy, who is supported by former President Donald Trump, is challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in a significant congressional race.
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on August 8, 2024. Concurrently, Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy is campaigning in Montana to secure the nomination against incumbent Senator Jon Tester in the upcoming election. Meanwhile, the Senate is preparing to advance a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan that was passed by the House on April 23, 2024.
As the 2024 election approaches, vulnerable Senate Democrats, including Sherrod Brown (Ohio) and Jon Tester (Montana), express reluctance to campaign alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee. With Harris emerging as the likely nominee after President Biden's withdrawal, some Democrats in red states are cautious in their support. Brown emphasizes focusing on his own campaign rather than the presidential race, reflecting concerns about aligning with Harris.
Montana Sen. Steve Daines addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition Summit, requesting increased funding to help Republicans gain seats in the Senate. He highlighted opportunities in states like West Virginia, Montana, and Ohio, where he believes Democratic incumbents are vulnerable due to diminishing ticket-splitting. Daines also noted potential pickups in states with retiring Democrats, including Maryland, Michigan, and Arizona. Despite concerns about resource limitations, he expressed confidence in the GOP's prospects if they can align with former President Trump's performance in key states. Democrats, however, believe they have a strong position for the upcoming races.
Nella Domenici, a Republican candidate in New Mexico, raised $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, the largest fundraising quarter in the state's political history. She aims to become the first GOP Senate winner in over 20 years, challenging Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich. Domenici's campaign reflects growing momentum with $2 million on hand. New Mexico, once a battleground, now leans left politically. The GOP sees an opportunity to expand the map following Biden's debate performance backlash. Internal polling indicates a tightening political climate post-debate in New Mexico.
Raymond Jon Tester (born August 21, 1956) is an American politician and farmer serving as the senior United States senator from Montana, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Tester is the dean of Montana's congressional delegation and the only Democrat who holds statewide office in Montana. He served in the Montana Senate from 1999 to 2007, and as its president for his last two years in the chamber. He is generally considered a centrist or moderate Democrat.Tester was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Conrad Burns in one of the closest Senate races of that year. He narrowly won reelection in 2012 against U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg, and in 2018 against Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale. He is running for reelection in 2024.
The 2024 United States Senate election in Montana will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Montana. Incumbent Senator Jon Tester is seeking a fourth term in office. This race is one of three Democratic-held U.S. Senate seats up for election in 2024 in a state Donald Trump won in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, alongside Ohio and West Virginia. Tester's re-election is considered essential for Democrats' chances to retain the Senate majority in 2024. Primary elections will take place on June 4, 2024. The last time Republicans won this seat was in 2000.
Democrats in North Carolina are increasingly focusing on GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, following reports of his inflammatory comments on a pornography website. This strategy aims to influence down-ballot races while also targeting the Republican supermajority in the state Legislature. Democrats only need to flip one legislative seat to disrupt this supermajority, which has allowed Republicans to override vetoes by outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The Democratic super PAC Forward Majority is increasing its spending on legislative races in North Carolina to $45 million, highlighting the state’s significance in upcoming elections.
The 2012 United States Senate election in Montana was held on November 6, 2012, alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.Incumbent Democratic senator Jon Tester successfully ran for reelection to a second term, gaining 48.6% of the vote against Republican U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg who received 44.9% of the vote.
The 2018 United States Senate election in Montana was held on November 6, 2018, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Montana, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Although Montana went for Donald Trump by a margin of about 20 percent in 2016, incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester was reelected to a third term, defeating Republican State Auditor Matt Rosendale. Rosendale conceded on November 7, 2018. This was the first Senate election in which Tester received a majority of votes cast rather than a simple plurality.
Senator Gary Peters emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm and voter engagement during the Democratic National Convention. He acknowledges that several vulnerable Democratic incumbents, including Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, and Jacky Rosen, are skipping the event to focus on their home states. Democrats currently hold a slim Senate majority and are defending 23 of 34 seats in the upcoming election. The party is riding a wave of momentum following President Biden's announcement supporting Vice President Harris's candidacy. Polling indicates positive trends for some incumbents amid a challenging political landscape.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: President Joe Biden (R) talks to Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) after speaking alongside a bipartisan group of Senators after the group reached a deal on an infrastructure package at the White House on June 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. Biden said both sides made compromises on the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Montanas senior U.S.
Several GOP senators have not endorsed Donald Trump as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with some having voted to impeach him after the January 6 events. Notably, Senators Bill Cassidy, Joe Manchin, Angus King, Kyrsten Sinema, and Jon Tester have chosen neutrality or withheld their support for various reasons, including personal electoral strategies and previous criticisms of Trump. This lack of unified support within both Republican and Democratic senators may influence the upcoming election.
Businessman Eric Hovde has secured the Republican nomination for Senate in Wisconsin, defeating Charles Barman and Rejani Raveendran. Hovde, endorsed by former President Trump, has invested heavily in his campaign. He will challenge incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin in the upcoming November election. Raveendran, a political science student and the chair of the College Republicans chapter, emphasized her experiences with poverty in contrast to Hovde's background.
Angela Alsobrooks, Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maryland, faces scrutiny after reports indicate she failed to pay over $8,000 in homeowners association fees late on several occasions from 2008 to 2021. This follows the revelation of her improper receipt of a tax credit. Alsobrooks is competing against former Republican Governor Larry Hogan to succeed retiring Senator Ben Cardin. Polls show a tight race, with recent surveys indicating an 11-point lead for Alsobrooks but Hogan gains momentum amid the controversies.
The race for control of Congress is as close as ever WASHINGTON -- The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a handful in the Senate likely to determine the majority this November and whether a single party sweeps to power with the White House. Lawmakers are returning to Washington for a three-week legislative sprint, away from the campaign trail where races have become trench warfare and a seat-by-seat slog. Many of the highest-profile races are being waged in Montana, New York, California and beyond, far from the presidential battleground states contested by Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris . Buckle up, said Jack Pandol, communications director for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Upended by the summer shake-up that replaced President Joe Biden with Harris atop the Democratic ticket, the down-ballot campaigns enter this fall stretch at a virtual toss-up, a high-wire uncertainty where every single seat won or lost could make the difference in party control.
Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasizing the need for new leadership focused on hope. He praised Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, citing his overseas experiences as a U.S. Ambassador. Flake, who previously endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, has been critical of Donald Trump and has indicated that traditional Republicans may not have a place in the current party. His endorsement follows those of other anti-Trump Republicans supporting Harris's campaign.
National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Steve Daines, in a Fox Digital interview, for the first time definitely says the GOP will recapture the Senate majority in November. EXCLUSIVE - LAS VEGAS - Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, the chair of the Senate Republicans campaign committee, is making his pitch to top dollar donors and influential conservative activists in order to remedy the cash disparity between GOP campaigns and those of Democrats. "We need your help to close the fundraising gap," the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chair emphasized as he addressed the crowd at the Republican Jewish Coalitions annual leadership meeting. "We have the right candidates.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) Tribal leaders in Montana urged Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy to apologize over remarks he made to supporters about Native Americans being drunk at 8 a.m.
The Trump campaign considers attacks from the Harris-Walz ticket to be a distraction from more pressing economic concerns, specifically inflation. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has targeted GOP vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance, linking him to a debunked meme. Vice President Harris and Walz plan to rally in Arizona, while Trump is visiting Montana to support Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp downplays Trump's recent criticisms, emphasizing focus on winning Georgia. A potential Harris-Walz victory could usher in significant historic leadership with a Native American female governor.
Senator Joe Manchin, along with four other Senate Democrats, is calling for President Biden to step aside and allow for a new generation of leadership. This cohort includes Senators Peter Welch, Jon Tester, Martin Heinrich, and Sherrod Brown. Manchin emphasized the need for an open nomination process and raised concerns about Biden's health after his COVID-19 diagnosis. Nearly three dozen Democrats have voiced similar concerns, especially regarding Biden's competitiveness against Donald Trump, following Biden's debate performance, which raised questions about his age and mental acuity.
Former President Donald Trump's plane was diverted to Billings, Montana, due to a mechanical issue but is expected to arrive in Bozeman for a scheduled rally. Trump is supporting Republican Tim Sheehy in his Senate bid against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester. Despite the diversion, Trump expressed excitement about his trip to Montana and is anticipated to continue his campaign activities, including a fundraiser and a rally at Montana State University.
At least a dozen staffers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are under criminal investigation for improperly accessing the medical records of vice presidential nominees Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. This breach of federal health privacy laws was uncovered by VA investigators. This incident marks the first time veterans from both parties are nominees since 1996. The motive for the unauthorized access is under investigation, with evidence shared with federal prosecutors regarding several involved employees.
The 2024 United States Senate elections are scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024, as part of the 2024 United States elections. Thirty-three of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate will be contested in regular elections. Senators are divided into three classes whose six-year terms are staggered so that a different class is elected every two years. Class 1 senators will face election in 2024.As of March 2024, twenty-one senators (14 Democrats, six Republicans, and one independent) are seeking re-election in 2024. Two Senate Republicans (Mike Braun of Indiana and Mitt Romney of Utah), four Senate Democrats (Ben Cardin of Maryland, Tom Carper of Delaware, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, and Joe Manchin of West Virginia), and one Senate Independent (Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona) are not seeking re-election. Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California, who was appointed to her current seat in 2023, is not seeking election in 2024.Two special Senate elections will take place concurrently with the 2024 regular Senate elections. One of those two special elections will be held in California to fill the vacancy created by the death of longtime Senator Dianne Feinstein for the final two months of her unexpired term, and one will be held in Nebraska following Ben Sasse's 2023 resignation.Elections analysts consider the map for these Senate elections to be highly unfavorable to Democrats. Democrats will be defending 23 of the 33 Class 1 seats. Three seats being defended by Democrats are in states won by Republican Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020, while there are no seats in this class held by Republicans in states won by Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Additionally, Kyrsten Sinema's first term is ending in Arizona, a state that Biden won by less than half a point in 2020; before the end of the 117th Congress, Sinema left the Democratic Party and became an independent. She later announced her retirement in March 2024. In the two previous Senate election cycles that coincided with presidential elections (2016 and 2020), only one senator (Susan Collins in 2020) was elected in a state that was won by the presidential nominee of the opposite party.
The 2006 United States Senate election in Montana was held November 7, 2006. The filing deadline was March 23; the primary was held June 6. Incumbent Republican Senator Conrad Burns ran for re-election to a fourth term, but lost to Democrat Jon Tester by a margin of 0.87%, or 3,562 votes out of 406,505 cast. This made the election the second-closest race of the 2006 Senate election cycle, behind only the election in Virginia.
In Lincolnville, Maine, Nebraska Republicans are considering changes to state law to secure an extra Electoral College vote for Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of state relevance in national politics. Maine's system allows for the allocation of votes by congressional district, giving both parties a chance to gain electoral votes in their respective states. However, Maine Democrats have limited options to respond due to timing issues with legislative changes, which require a supermajority to activate emergency provisions to change to a winner-take-all system.
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