Democrats fight for Tester in Montana as Sheehy pulls away

SUMMARY

Republicans are pulling ahead in the critical Montana Senate race, with GOP candidate Tim Sheehy leading Sen. Jon Tester by 7 points, according to a Decision Desk HQ/The Hill polling average. Sheehy’s campaign is bolstered by Donald Trump’s strong support in the state, where Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by 17 points. For Republicans, defeating Tester is key to securing a Senate majority, especially after Sen. Joe Manchin’s retirement. Democrats, however, refuse to concede. Senate Majority PAC and outside groups have poured millions into the race, hoping Tester can pull off another upset like in previous close elections. Despite the odds, Tester’s supporters believe his deep ties to Montana could still help him turn out critical Native American voters and defy the polls. But with Sheehy gaining momentum and the Trump factor looming large, Republicans are confident the Montana seat is theirs to win.