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Tester is a unicorn when it comes to financial policy. He’s a Senate Democrat closely allied with the banking sector. Community banks, in particular, have been a focus for Tester, and helping them where he can has been an enduring priority.

Tester’s last hurrah?

The banking industry’s favorite Democrat is in a pinch.

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is down in the polls against Republican Tim Sheehy, the former Navy SEAL and businessman. That’s gotten a lot of attention in recent weeks because Tester’s departure from the Senate would likely hand control of the chamber to Republicans for the first time since 2020.

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