New Development in Crucial Senate Race as Republicans Work to Flip Blue-State Seat
Republicans are intensifying their efforts to flip the Senate seat in Montana, a crucial battleground state. The race pits three-term Democratic Senator Jon Tester against Republican nominee Tim Sheehy. According to recent polling averages from 538, Sheehy is leading by about 2 percentage points, 47% to 45%. This margin is within the margin of error, indicating a highly competitive race. Republicans believe they have a strong chance of flipping Montana, which would significantly bolster their chances of gaining control of the Senate.
Montana’s redness at the presidential level, with Donald Trump carrying the state by 16 points in 2020, makes it a challenging seat for Democrats to defend. Republicans are working to tie Tester to the national Democratic brand, which could further erode his support in the state. The outcome of this race will be a key indicator of the overall Senate control, with Democrats needing to win all close races just to achieve a 50-50 split.
