The Republican now holds a 7-point lead over the Democrat in crucial Senate race, having previously been behind by 5 points.
Republican Tim Sheehy has dramatically increased his chances of winning the potentially crucial Montana Senate seat over Democratic incumbent Jon Tester, according to a poll.A Napolitan News survey, conducted by RMG Research, of 491 likely voters found that 50 percent would back Sheehy, compared to 43 percent who would support Tester in November. In a previous Napolitan survey conducted in August, Tester was ahead in the Montana Senate race by 5 points .
The Napolitan News survey also suggests that Sheehy has an advantage in the race if voters believed results would decide who controls the Senate.In this scenario, 57 percent of Montana voters said they would vote for a Republican candidate.Sheehy and Tester's offices have been contacted for comment via email.The Napolitan News survey was conducted by RMG Research, a company founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen, who also set up polling company Rasmussen Reports.
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