Democrats and Republicans compete fiercely in Montana Senate primary
- Senator Jon Tester wins the Democratic primary in Montana.
- The race between Tester and entrepreneur Tim Sheehy will be competitive and costly.
- Democrats fight to maintain the Senate seat and their majority.
Tim Sheehy and Jon Tester won their party's nominations for the Montana Senate race. Democrats want to keep control of the Senate. Sheehy is a Republican and Tester is a Democrat. Sheehy is supported by many Republicans, including former President Trump. Tester has won three Senate elections in Montana. The state's political landscape is changing, with more Republicans moving in. Tester and Sheehy are both trying to appeal to Republican voters. Tester is known for his work with veterans and farming background. Sheehy is a former Navy SEAL supported by Trump. The race between Tester and Sheehy is expected to be very expensive. They are already running ads against each other. Tester wants to focus on his record of helping veterans and improving rural internet access. She says he won't join a conservative group if elected. In the governor's race, Gov. Gianforte won his primary easily. Ryan Busse won the Democratic primary for governor. The House district in western Montana is expected to be competitive. Incumbent Rep. Ryan Zinke won his primary. Mary Todd challenged him from the right. Zinke narrowly won.