Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 5, 2024
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic 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.
Sheehy is a former Navy SEAL backed by former President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Republican establishment.
Beyond the race’s national implications, it offers Republicans a . . .