See full results and maps from the Montana midterm elections. "Washington is a mess but that is not stopping me from getting bills signed into law by President Trump,", That relationship with Trump frayed, though, after Tester. * 0. (CNN)Democratic Sen. Jon Tester will win a third term in the Senate, CNN projects, outlasting millions of outside spending and an intense focus on the race from President Donald Trump.
Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. Those attacks were helped by Rosendale's competitive and negative primary, which provided the Tester campaign with plenty to use against the Republican. The process irked Trump, and the President traveled to the state four times this campaign season to rally against Tester and tout Rosendale. ", Tester attacked Rosendale as an out-of-state developer by highlighting his ties to Maryland. During the events, Trump particularly hammered the Democrats' handling of the Jackson confirmation. Trump, in his 2016 presidential campaign, had won 50 out of Montana's 56 counties. Early Wednesday morning, three U.S. Senate races — in Montana, Arizona and Florida — were still too close to call. Results data may not always add up to 100 percent due to rounding. Gianforte, who assaulted a reporter the night before his election victory, will face former state legislator Kathleen Williams (D). More: Montana Senate race awash in outside money as Trump returns More: Trump urges Montana to vote Republican during Missoula rally Breckenridge said he … NBC News made the call Wednesday afternoon. Tester survived despite voting no on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Election results trickling in for U.S. Senate race in Montana. Tester's apparent victory was announced as Trump was giving a White House news conference. The race for Montana's single House seat could also be competitive. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is the apparent winner in his bid for a third term, fending off a strong challenge from Republican Matt Rosendale, NBC News reported. Rosendale, a Baltimore native and real estate developer, moved to Montana only 16 years ago, while Tester is a third-generation resident of the state. Come back to see who is projected to win this seat. Rosendale's campaign focuses on his close ties to Trump and paints Tester as a liberal who is out of touch with his conservative state. But Tester's unique brand as a farmer from Big Sandy and personal connection to the state provided a contrast to Republican Matt Rosendale, whose ties to the state were constantly in question.
The 62-year-old Tester's apparent win would be seen as a rebuke to President Donald Trump. Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte is up for his first full term after winning a highly publicized special election last year to replace Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. But Democrats in Montana painted Rosendale as a carpetbagger, calling him "Maryland Matt.". 53. Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat in a state that President Trump won by about 20 points, is vulnerable as he seeks a third term.
Tester survived despite voting no on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. The president also singled out Tester, a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee member, for harsh criticism after the senator helped scuttle the nomination of Trump's personal physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Election 2018 House House Senate Senate House Forecast Forecast Senate Forecast Governor Dashboard Dashboard State … Key States 13 …
In two of the year's most watched races, ... Key States to Watch Florida Montana Texas. Track the 2020 Montana Senate Election here. Undecided. Follow NBC News' coverage & results of MT Senate, House and Governors elections. Tester closed the campaign by attacking Rosendale as "all hat, not cattle. CNN's Chris Cillizza cuts through the political spin and tells you what you need to know. Got a confidential news tip? When told of the development, Trump congratulated him, but then said sarcastically, "I'm sure you're very happy.". Democrats have argued Rosendale is a developer from Maryland who dresses up as a Montana rancher.
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