Key takeaways:
- Montana Senator Jon Tester announced Wednesday that he will seek reelection to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
- Tester has been a vocal advocate for veterans, and has pushed for legislation to reduce the cost of health care and prescription drugs.
- Tester’s reelection bid will be a key race to watch in 2024, as Democrats look to maintain their slim Senate majority.
Montana Senator Jon Tester announced Wednesday that he will seek reelection to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate. Tester, a 66-year-old farmer, has held the seat since 2007 and is the only statewide elected Democrat in Montana, a state that typically elects Republicans by double-digit margins.
In a tweet, Tester said that Montanans need a fighter that will hold the government accountable and demand Washington stand up for veterans and lower costs for families. Tester had previously told NBC News earlier this month that he was still undecided on whether to run for re-election in 2024.
The decision to run for reelection comes as Democrats look to hold onto their slim Senate majority in 2024. Tester has survived multiple election cycles in the Republican-leaning state of Montana, which then-President Donald Trump won by about 16 points in the 2020 presidential election.
Tester has been a vocal advocate for veterans, and has pushed for legislation to reduce the cost of health care and prescription drugs. He has also been a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act, and has worked to protect access to health care for Montanans.
Tester’s reelection bid will be a key race to watch in 2024, as Democrats look to maintain their slim Senate majority. With Tester’s announcement, the race for the Montana Senate seat is now officially underway.
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