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Montana Senator Jon Tester announces bid for fourth term in 2024
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Montana Senator Jon Tester announced that he will be seeking re-election in 2024, hoping to secure a fourth term and maintain a Democratic hold on the state's Senate seat. At 66 years old, Tester stated that he wishes to continue standing up for veterans and lowering costs for Montanans, particularly in relation to expenses for housing, healthcare, child care, and other necessities.
Tester has been successful in the past three elections, using his folksy speaking style and populist-themed messages to draw independents and centrist Republicans to his side. He has also distanced himself from party leaders in Washington, contributing to his ability to overcome Republican opponents. Tester has been the sole Democrat holding statewide office in Montana for the past two years, which is an indication of how the political landscape has shifted in the state since he was first elected in 2006.
In 2024, Tester will face a potentially challenging GOP primary contest between U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale. Zinke, who served as the Interior Secretary under the Trump administration, has expressed interest in running for Senate, while Rosendale has not yet made any official statements regarding his candidacy. In 2018, Rosendale, a hard-right conservative, unsuccessfully attempted to unseat Tester, despite the former president's multiple appearances in Montana on his behalf.
In his previous election campaigns, Tester focused on several key issues, including agriculture, healthcare, reproductive choice, and support for veterans. He avoided direct confrontations with national Republican figures such as Trump, who had previously expressed hostility towards Tester for derailing his Veterans Affairs nominee, Ronny Jackson. Tester's notable achievements include sponsoring legislation that expanded healthcare services for millions of service members exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits at military bases.
Tester has also advocated for campaign finance reform, despite ranking as the top congressional recipient of campaign donations from lobbyists in 2012 and 2018, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. His campaign has raised more than USD4 million in cash since his 2018 re-election, and as of January 1st, 2023, he had almost USD3 million remaining, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
Before becoming a senator, Tester was a third-generation farmer and music teacher in Montana's central town of Big Sandy. He served in the state Senate from 1999 to 2007, with his final two years spent as the chamber's president. With his announcement of seeking re-election, Tester aims to continue being a fighter for Montana's working families and holding Washington accountable to their needs.
Tester has been successful in the past three elections, using his folksy speaking style and populist-themed messages to draw independents and centrist Republicans to his side. He has also distanced himself from party leaders in Washington, contributing to his ability to overcome Republican opponents. Tester has been the sole Democrat holding statewide office in Montana for the past two years, which is an indication of how the political landscape has shifted in the state since he was first elected in 2006.
In 2024, Tester will face a potentially challenging GOP primary contest between U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale. Zinke, who served as the Interior Secretary under the Trump administration, has expressed interest in running for Senate, while Rosendale has not yet made any official statements regarding his candidacy. In 2018, Rosendale, a hard-right conservative, unsuccessfully attempted to unseat Tester, despite the former president's multiple appearances in Montana on his behalf.
In his previous election campaigns, Tester focused on several key issues, including agriculture, healthcare, reproductive choice, and support for veterans. He avoided direct confrontations with national Republican figures such as Trump, who had previously expressed hostility towards Tester for derailing his Veterans Affairs nominee, Ronny Jackson. Tester's notable achievements include sponsoring legislation that expanded healthcare services for millions of service members exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits at military bases.
Tester has also advocated for campaign finance reform, despite ranking as the top congressional recipient of campaign donations from lobbyists in 2012 and 2018, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. His campaign has raised more than USD4 million in cash since his 2018 re-election, and as of January 1st, 2023, he had almost USD3 million remaining, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
Before becoming a senator, Tester was a third-generation farmer and music teacher in Montana's central town of Big Sandy. He served in the state Senate from 1999 to 2007, with his final two years spent as the chamber's president. With his announcement of seeking re-election, Tester aims to continue being a fighter for Montana's working families and holding Washington accountable to their needs.
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