2018 Montana US Senate Voters Guide
Matt Rosendale (R) vs Jon Tester (D)
The Candidates
Ban. “I do not believe in abortion. I do not believe that you should provide for any exceptions.”
Legal. Opposed post-20 week ban. Sponsored bill prohibiting medically unnecessary requirements on abortion services.
Yes. “One of the most qualified” Supreme Court nominees, “a proven record of upholding our Constitution.”
Undecided as of September 12. “We’re going to be reviewing the transcript of the judiciary hearing pretty hard.”
Yes. 2008 stimulus was necessary. Need to invest more in infrastructure.
Yes. “Critical…if we are going to see improvement in our education system.”
No. Privatization of public schools feeds destruction of democracy.
No. Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable. Mass shootings all involve mental illness & sites where guns have been banned.
Backs Second Amendment rights, but would consider “background checks, banning bump stocks & making sure our databases are talking to one another.”
Repeal. “I won’t give up on repealing & replacing Obamacare.” Can replace while keeping affordability & protecting pre-existing conditions with high-risk pools. Voted against MT Medicaid expansion.
No. Opposes DACA & path to citizenship. Rule of law has been ignored & illegal immigrants allowed to flow freely into this country without consequence.
Yes.
No. Supports treaty as “only option” to prevent nuclear weapons development.
No. Called Obama’s proposal to do this “ridiculous.”
Yes. Would “help thousands of Montanans make ends meet.”
Willing to work with Trump on specific bills. “I’m glad that the president has signed 16 of my bills into law.” Voted with Trump 38% of time.
Yes. Let younger Americans invest privately instead of paying in.
Yes. Voted to repeal same-day voter registration. Require government-issued photo identification to vote.
Unclear on photo ID. Introduced bill to ensure Native American voting access.
Other senate candidates include Rick Breckenridge (L). Due to limited space, we can’t include candidates who are polling at less than 15%, but encourage you to check out his stances.
We have space to include only candidates polling 15% or more. But check out others including Steven B. Grant (I), Dennis Misigoy (L), and Tuan Nguyen (I). guides.vote is a nonpartisan effort to show where candidates stand, with links to credible sources. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate for office. Vote411.org offers guides to local races.