Tester Ousted in Montana Senate Race; Republicans Pick Up Seat

Catherine Dodge

6 November 2024 at 6:28 am

(Bloomberg) -- Republican Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and the founder of an aerospace company, ousted Democrat Jon Tester in the Montana Senate race, according to AP.

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