The general election for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in Tuesday’s primaries. The Senate nominee of choice for Republican leadership is Tim Sheehy, a retired Navy SEAL who has the personal wealth to help pay for an expensive challenge to Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.
A ‘Welcome to Montana ” sign is seen along Montana State Highway 72 near Chance, Mont., on May 24, 2017. The general election for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in the Tuesday, June 4, 2024, primaries.for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in Tuesday’s primaries.
The AP is also tabulating results for the Republican and Democratic primaries for the U.S. Senate race. Tester appears on the Democratic ballot alongside Michael Hummert, who had not filed any campaign fundraising as of the latest deadline. Tester has $11.8 million on hand and has spent $26 million this cycle as of latest filing.
Gianforte is running for another term as governor alongside Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras. He faces a challenge from the right by state Rep. Tanner Smith, who represents part of Flathead County in the state House. Smith’s running mate, Randy Pinocci, represents District 1 on the Public Service Commission, which covers much of the eastern portion of the state.
Ken Bogner, president pro tempore of the state senate, is also running for the open 2nd District seat. Bogner is from Miles City in Custer County. A number of other candidates also appear on the ballot but have lagged far behind in campaign fundraising.
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