Tester criticizes campaign finance laws in farewell address
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., smiles during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in a farewell speech to the Senate on Monday warned against campaigns becoming so bitter that lawmakers can no longer work together, blasting campaign spending laws a month after losing the most expensive race in Montana history.
The Montana Democrat is in the final weeks of his 18-year Senate career, having lost the general election to Republican Tim Sheehy, a political newcomer. Exiting members of Congress are given a chance to offer parting words. In the House, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, chose not to. Rosendale didn’t seek reelection after two terms.
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