State Auditor Troy Downing has gained the Republican primary race for Montana’s 2nd Congressional District, a seat presently held by Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., who isn’t in search of re-election.
Rosendale has held the seat for a number of phrases, launching a protracted anticipated Senate bid in February earlier than dropping out only one week later.
Weeks after leaping out of the Senate race, the Republican introduced he wouldn’t search re-election – leaving the GOP seat open.
ROSENDALE SUSPENDS HOUSE RACE, WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION IN MONTANA: ‘TAKEN A SERIOUS TOLL ON ME’
Downing, the state’s auditor, confronted a big pool of GOP opposition, together with a former congressman, Denny Rehberg.
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Former President Trump endorsed Downing on Monday, simply someday earlier than Tuesday’s main.
“Troy Downing is working to symbolize the unbelievable folks of Montana’s 2nd Congressional District. As Montana’s highly regarded State Auditor, Troy is a Fight Veteran and profitable entrepreneur who is aware of the way to create jobs, defend our Navy, and symbolize Montana values in Congress,” Trump posted on his Fact Social account.
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“Troy will battle to Decrease Inflation, Safe our Border, Champion American Power Independence, and Defend our all the time beneath siege Second Modification. Troy Downing has my Full and Whole Endorsement!”
State Auditor Troy Downing has gained the Republican primary race for Montana’s 2nd Congressional District, a seat presently held by Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., who isn’t in search of re-election.
Rosendale has held the seat for a number of phrases, launching a protracted anticipated Senate bid in February earlier than dropping out only one week later.
Weeks after leaping out of the Senate race, the Republican introduced he wouldn’t search re-election – leaving the GOP seat open.
ROSENDALE SUSPENDS HOUSE RACE, WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION IN MONTANA: ‘TAKEN A SERIOUS TOLL ON ME’
Downing, the state’s auditor, confronted a big pool of GOP opposition, together with a former congressman, Denny Rehberg.
CONSERVATIVE FIREBRAND SPOTLIGHTS TRUMP CONVICTION IN ATTACK AD ON VULNERABLE DEM SENATOR
Former President Trump endorsed Downing on Monday, simply someday earlier than Tuesday’s main.
“Troy Downing is working to symbolize the unbelievable folks of Montana’s 2nd Congressional District. As Montana’s highly regarded State Auditor, Troy is a Fight Veteran and profitable entrepreneur who is aware of the way to create jobs, defend our Navy, and symbolize Montana values in Congress,” Trump posted on his Fact Social account.
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“Troy will battle to Decrease Inflation, Safe our Border, Champion American Power Independence, and Defend our all the time beneath siege Second Modification. Troy Downing has my Full and Whole Endorsement!”