Rosendale Withdraws from Montana Senate Race Amid GOP Tensions

Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale ends his U.S. Senate bid after just six days, following former President Donald Trump's endorsement of his opponent, Tim Sheehy.

Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale announced the end of his U.S. Senate campaign, citing former President Donald Trump's endorsement of his opponent, Tim Sheehy, as a key factor.
Rosendale's withdrawal comes amid efforts by leading Republicans to support Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and political newcomer, as part of a strategy to defeat Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.
The race is expected to be one of Montana's most expensive, with spending on advertising already topping $18 million and an additional $95 million reserved for the coming months.
Rosendale, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, had previously lost to Tester in 2018 but believed his increased name recognition and trust could lead to a different outcome in 2024.
Montana Democrats had anticipated a potentially divisive GOP primary between Rosendale and Sheehy, which could have benefited them in the general election.