"Montana dirt farmer" Jon Tester is anti-Lobbyist, pro-veterans, big on accountability... but also "strong defender of Medicare and Social Security, a strong supporter of quality public education and access to affordable health care, and a strong advocate for rural America"... However, "Most recently, President Trump signed two of Jon’s veterans bills into law, the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act and the Veterans Choice Improvement Act."
Tester's GOP challenger is Matt Rosendale, 57... rancher, and son and brother of US Marines. Started a successful real estate business before politics. Won in 2010. Named Senate Majority Leader in 2014. Became Montana State Auditor in 2016 (outspent 4-to-1, still won by 7 pts). On the State Land Board, married 32 years, 3 sons.
Both sport flattop haircuts.
Gravis Poll on JUN 13 had Tester up 8.