Recent polling data from J.L. Partners, obtained by several Montana news outlets, sheds light on the closely contested U.S. Senate race in Montana. The race pits incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester against Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy, with results showing a tight competition.
According to the poll, Sheehy currently holds a slight lead over Tester, with 48% of respondents favoring him compared to Tester’s 45%. Notably, 7% of those surveyed remain undecided. The margin of error for the poll is 4.3%, indicating the race is within a statistical dead heat.
Gender and age breakdowns reveal interesting trends. Sheehy leads among men by 9 points, while Tester maintains a 3% advantage among women. Older voters tend to favor Sheehy, with 52% of those aged 51-64 and 50% of those 65 and older supporting him. Conversely, Tester performs better among younger voters, with 52% of respondents aged 18-35 backing him.
