Jon Tester

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Jon Tester

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth August 21, 1956 (Age: 69)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jon Tester holds a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Providence. He transitioned to organic farming in the 1980s and chaired the Big Sandy School Board of Trustees during that period. Tester also served on the Big Sandy Soil Conservation Service and the Chouteau County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. He has demonstrated a capacity for bipartisanship, evidenced by his voting alignment with Joe Biden 91% of the time through January 2023.

Political Ideas

Jon Tester's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of moderate Democratic policies and a surprisingly high degree of bipartisanship. His support for the Keystone XL pipeline juxtaposes with his environmental background, suggesting a calculated approach to regional economic interests. Tester's legislative record reveals unexpected convergences with opposing factions, hinting at a highly localized and ideologically agile strategy.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S. Senate Montana

276,305 votes (45.50%)

Loss

Winner: Tim Sheehy

2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Montana

253,876 votes (50.33%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Montana

236,123 votes (48.58%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in Montana

199,845 votes (49.16%)

Win

U.S. Senate Montana Democratic primary results

65,757 votes (60.77%)

Win