Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montena announced Monday that his campaign raised more than $8 million in the first quarter of this year, as the incumbent fights to keep his Senate seat in the red-leaning state. did.
The campaign said the numbers set a record for first-quarter fundraising in a Montana Senate race.
Tester is seen as the most prominent and vulnerable member of the moderate Democratic Party seeking re-election in 2024, and was a top Republican target in the party’s effort to flip the Senate in November. ing.
His biggest Republican rival, businessman Tim Sheehy, is one of the GOP’s new 2024 candidates and the preferred candidate of Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.). Mr. Sheehy has the support of both the Republican Senate campaign group, led by Mr. Daines, and former President Trump.
But Tester’s campaign said the latest fundraising numbers show “tremendous enthusiasm” for the Democratic Party’s re-election bid in November.
“This record grassroots support shows that Montanans are passionate about sending seven-fingered soil growers back to the U.S. Senate,” said Jon Tester, Montana campaign manager. General Manager Shelbi Dantic said in a statement.
Tester’s campaign said it received 16,000 donations in the first quarter, with 96% of the donations being less than $100.
Fox News Digital reported that Sheehy brought: $3 million in the first quarter. Tester and Sheehy’s formal first-quarter filings with the Federal Election Commission were not immediately available. The deadline for submitting reports is Monday.
Polls show Sheehy and Tester in a close race.One new poll was conducted in the state this week. Sheehy was seen leading the way. According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Democrats have a 3-point lead within the poll’s margin of error.
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