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GOP Challenger Sheehy Surges Ahead of Incumbent Tester in Montana Senate Race

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September 24, 2024

GOP Challenger Sheehy Surges Ahead of Incumbent Tester in Montana Senate Race

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A new poll shows Republican challenger Tim Sheehy taking the lead over incumbent Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat, in the battle for a U.S. Senate seat in Montana that pundits say could determine what party controls the U.S. Senate.

Fully 50% of those polled said they would pick Sheehy over Tester if the Nov. 5 election were held today, the poll found. Tester, in office since 2007, was supported by 41%.

The new poll also found that 3% said they would vote for “some other candidate,” 2% said they wouldn’t vote, and 4% said they weren’t sure.

In the presidential race, the same poll found Republican Donald Trump fared far better at 59% than Democrat Kamala Harris at 38%.

The poll found that only 18% of likely Montana voters said their personal finances were getting better these days, while 54% said their finances were getting worse.

Sheehy’s popularity in the Senate race apparently has grown since the last known poll results a month ago. That poll, conducted Aug. 6-14, found Tester had 49% and Sheehy 44%.

The new poll, conducted Sept. 12-19 by RMG Research for the Napolitan News Service, included 491 likely voters in Montana. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points.

Asked whether they knew their vote could decide what party would control the Senate, 57% said they would vote Republican and 36% said they would vote Democrat.

Overall, Tester had a 45% favorable rating and a 52% unfavorable rating.

Trump had a 59% favorable rating compared to Harris’ 36%. The former president had a 40% unfavorable rating compared with the vice president’s 63% unfavorable rating.

The Republican candidate has won Montana in 16 of the past 18 presidential elections since 1952, according to Ballotpedia.

According to the poll, Trump is about as popular as Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, a Republican, who got a 58% favorable rating.

The poll found that Trump’s strongest support was among men, with 43% saying they have a “very favorable” view of him; by comparison, 33% of women polled said they have a “very favorable” view of Trump.

Trump suffers among registered independents, the poll found, with only 4% saying they hold a “very favorable” view of him, compared with 73% who said their view of him is “very unfavorable.”

Harris saw her strongest support come from nonwhite voters, 39% of whom said they have a “very favorable” of her compared to the 31% of nonwhites who said they have a “very favorable” view of Trump.

The poll also found that the economy was the most important issue to 38% of those polled, illegal immigration was second at 29%, and abortion third at 11%.

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Montana State’s Taylee Chirrick earns second straight Big Sky Conference weekly honor

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January 6, 2026

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Montana State’s Taylee Chirrick earns second straight Big Sky Conference weekly honor

BOZEMAN — For the second consecutive week, Montana State sophomore guard Taylee Chirrick has been named Big Sky Conference player of the week, the league office announced Tuesday.

The 5-foot-11 product of Roberts scored the game-winning basket with 1.7 seconds remaining to lift the Bobcats to a 71-70 upset of Big 12 member Colorado on Sunday afternoon at the CU Events Center. Chirrick finished the contest with 21 points, which included a 7-for-7 effort at the free throw line.

Chirrick once again stuffed the stat sheet, pulling down a team-best six rebounds, while adding four steals, three assists and a pair of 3-pointers in the victory.

Chirrick is currently ranked third in the nation averaging 4.5 steals per game, and her 27 total steals rank 14th overall. Her 19.8 points per game rank second in the Big Sky and 28th in the nation.

Montana State opens the Big Sky Conference/Summit League Challenge on Wednesday at North Dakota State in Fargo. Tip is slated for 6 p.m. (MT) in the Scheels Center. The game will air live on the CBS Sports Network.

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Photos: Montana State clips Illinois State to win national championship

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18 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Photos: Montana State clips Illinois State to win national championship

Montana State plays Illinois State in the FCS national championship game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.Justin Hosa / MTN Sports

Montana State topped Illinois State 35-34 in overtime to claim their first National Championship since 1984.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports

Montana State plays Illinois State in the FCS national championship game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports

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Watch: Bobcat Built – Montana State’s Championship Quest

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January 5, 2026

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Watch: Bobcat Built – Montana State’s Championship Quest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Montana State squares off with Illinois State Monday night in the FCS national championship game at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.

The Bobcats are making their third trip to the title game in the past five seasons under coach Brent Vigen. The program is seeking its first championship since 1984.

MTN Sports has been on the ground in Nashville for the past five days covering the lead-up to the game, including the pregame show “Bobcat Built: Montana State’s Championship Quest” hosted by Scott Breen and Kyle Hansen.

In it the MTN staff provides game previews, features, facts and figures and sights and sounds from the past several days in Music City in the run-up to the game. To watch, see the video reel below.

Watch: Bobcat Built – Montana State’s Championship Quest

Bobcat Built: Montana State’s Championship Quest

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