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Jon Tester

Former Senator from Montana, 2007–2025 · Democrat

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Record from the 118th Congress · From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we measure

Background

8 facts · all sourced · last checked Oct 14, 2026. How we check

Background

  • Teacher1Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts in Music, University of Providence, 19781Official record

Offices held

  • Jan 2005 – Jan 2007Speaker, assembly1Official record
  • Jan 1999 – Jan 2007State Senate of Montana1Official record
  • 2003–2005Minority leader1Official record
  • 2001–2003Whip1Official record
  • 1983–1992A board of education, educational institution1Official record
  • 1986–1991Chairperson, assembly1Official record

Sources

  1. bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record

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Résumé

Career in Congress

  • U.S. Senate, MontanaDemocrat2007–2025

Seat

State
Montana
Seat
Class 1, senior senator
Left office
Jan 3, 2025

Committees and roles

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