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Rep. Matt Rosendale Withdraws from Senate Race Following Trump's Endorsement of Rival

Feb 16, 2024 1 min read

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Less than a week after announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Montana, Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale has suspended his campaign. His withdrawal follows former President Donald Trump's endorsement of Tim Sheehy, a businessman and former Navy SEAL. This endorsement was a significant factor in Rosendale's decision, as Trump's support is influential within the GOP. Rosendale had been positioning himself for a challenge against Democratic Senator Jon Tester in the 2024 general election.

Rosendale's departure from the Senate race consolidates the Republican field and improves Sheehy's chances in the primary. The Montana congressman has not yet indicated whether he will seek reelection to the House, where he has established himself as a hard-line conservative, known for opposing abortion rights and challenging the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The wider political context includes the upcoming 2024 presidential election, with the Republican nomination being sought by multiple contenders, and key issues such as abortion, climate change, and the economy at the forefront of the political debate.

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