State Auditor Troy Downing won the Republican primary for Montana’s 2nd Congressional District, a district currently held by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), who is not seeking reelection.
Rosendale, who has held his seat for several terms, announced a long-anticipated run for Senate in February but withdrew just a week later.
Weeks after dropping out of the Senate race, the Republican announced he would not seek reelection, leaving the Republican seat vacant.
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(Troy Downing, Montana)
Downing, the state’s auditor, faced heavy Republican opposition, including former Rep. Denny Rehberg.
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Former President Trump endorsed Downing on Monday, just one day before Tuesday’s primary election.
Montana State Auditor Troy Downing served two combat tours in Afghanistan. (Troy Downing, Montana)
“Troy Downing is running to represent the great people of Montana’s 2nd Congressional District. Troy, a highly popular State Auditor in Montana, is a combat veteran and successful entrepreneur who knows how to create jobs, protect our military and represent Montana values in Congress,” Trump posted on his Truth social account.
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“Troy will fight to reduce inflation, protect our borders, defend America’s energy independence, and protect the Second Amendment, which is constantly under attack. I fully support Troy Downing!”
