Jon Tester
U.S. SENATOR JON TESTER
D-MONTANA
RACE SUMMARY: Up for reelection in 2024 VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, GovTrack |
BIOGRAPHY | POLITICAL CAREER |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 8/21/1956 EDUCATION: University of Great Falls (B.A.) OCCUPATION: Organic Farmer FAMILY: Married, 2 Children RELIGION: Church of God (Anderson) |
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ELECTED: 2006 |
ISRAEL
- Supports unshakable bond with Israel
- Cosponsored a resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure border
- Introduced a resolution to strengthen U.S.-Israel economic relationship
- Supports funding for Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System
CHOICE
- Sponsored resolutions to ensure access to safe and legal abortion
- Sponsored a bill to ensure access to contraceptives
- Supports stem cell research
- Cosponsored Women's Health Protection Act
- Supported increased funding for women’s health services, which includes Title X family planning programs
In His Own Words
“Jon also believes that no one should stand between a woman and her doctor. That's why he has continuously supported a woman's right to make her own health care decisions, Title X family planning programs, and Planned Parenthood funding.” 1
SOURCES: (1) www.tester.senate.gov
Interesting Facts
Before his election to the Senate, Tester had never lived more than two hours away from his north-central Montana farm.