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Battleground State Sen. Jon Tester Urges Biden Not to Seek Re-Election in 2024

Jul 19, 2024, 12:43 AM

Senator Jon Tester of Montana has called on President Joe Biden not to seek re-election in 2024. Tester, who is engaged in a tight re-election campaign in the swing-state of Montana, is the first battleground state Democratic senator to make such a call. In a statement to the Daily Montanan, Tester expressed his appreciation for Biden's commitment to public service but emphasized that he believes Biden should not pursue another term. Tester has previously worked with Biden on initiatives that benefited Montana, but he now feels it is time for new leadership. Tester is one of the most prominent Democrats to publicly make this call.