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Jon Tester (D) defeated Conrad Burns (R), 49% to 48%.
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Sen. Conrad Burns (R)
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First elected in 1988; Seeking fourth full term; Burns was nominated with 71% of the vote in a four-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 25, 1935; Gallatin, Mo.
- Family: Married (Phyllis); two children
- Education: University of Missouri, 1952-54
- Professional Career: Radio & TV broadcaster, 1968-86
- Military Career: Marine Corps, 1955-57
- Previous Elective Office: Yellowstone County Commissioner, 1986-88
 Jon Tester (D)
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Tester, the state Senate president, was nominated with 61% of the vote in a five-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Aug. 21, 1956; Havre, Mont.
- Family: Married (Sharla); two children
- Education: University of Great Falls, B.S., 1978
- Professional Career: Organic grain farmer, 1980-present; Chouteau County Farm Service Agency, 1990-95; Big Sandy School Board trustee, 1983-92; School Board chairman, 1986-91; elementary school music teacher, 1978-80
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1999-present (president, 2005-present; minority leader, 2002-04; minority whip, 2000-02)
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Conrad Burns (R)
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208,082
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51%
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$4,337,961
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Brian Schweitzer (D)
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194,430
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47%
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$2,033,530
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Other
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9,089
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2%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Conrad Burns (R)
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unopposed
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Conrad Burns (R)
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218,542
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62%
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$3,518,574
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Jack Mudd (D)
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131,845
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38%
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$1,107,591
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