AP Calls: Tim Sheehy, Former Navy SEAL, Defeats Jon Tester in Montana Senate Race, Contributing to GOP Majority

Nov 6, 2024, 11:39 AM

Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester in a closely watched Montana Senate race. Sheehy, a 38-year-old former U.S. Navy SEAL, managed to unseat Tester, a three-term incumbent who had held his seat in the deep-red state for nearly two decades. This victory is significant as it contributes to the GOP's new Senate majority, with Republicans also flipping seats in Ohio and West Virginia. The race was seen as a critical battle for control of the Senate, and Sheehy's win marks a key GOP flip. The Associated Press officially called the race, confirming Tester's ousting.