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is running in the 2024 U.S. Senate race against career politician Jon Tester, who is seeking a fourth term as Senator.

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Tim Sheehy
stated on September 27, 2024 in an ad:

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester “voted to give taxpayer-funded health care to illegal immigrants."

By Louis Jacobson • September 30, 2024
Tim Sheehy
stated on September 10, 2024 in an op-ed:

Jon Tester “supported slashing Social Security benefits”

By Louis Jacobson • September 25, 2024
Tim Sheehy
stated on August 21, 2024 in an X post:

The “‘Inflation Reduction Act’ increased inflation and drove prices sky high!”

By Louis Jacobson • September 17, 2024
Tim Sheehy
stated on June 8, 2024 in in a U.S. Senate candidate debate:

“Elective abortions up to and including the moment of birth. Healthy, 9-month-year-old baby killed at the moment of birth. That’s what Jon Tester and the Democrats have voted for.”

By Matt Volz • July 10, 2024

Jon Tester
stated on August 20, 2024 in a post on X:

“In Montana, we cherish our public lands. But Tim Sheehy called to transfer them off, so the ultra-rich can buy them up.”

By Louis Jacobson • October 29, 2024

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