Jon Tester
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Tester was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Conrad Burns in one of the closest Senate races of that year. He narrowly won reelection in 2012 against U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg, and in 2018 against Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale. He is running for reelection in 2024.
Considered a moderate Democrat, Tester broke with Democratic Party leaders such as Chuck Schumer to vote for the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which partially repealed the Dodd-Frank Act and was signed into law by President Donald Trump. A gun owner, Tester has supported efforts to loosen restrictions on gun exports and voted against Democratic proposals to expand background checks. He voted against the DREAM Act. A longtime supporter of expanding access to healthcare, Tester voted for and defended the Affordable Care Act. He is a supporter of abortion rights. Provided by Wikipedia