Sen. Jon Tester and businessman Tim Sheehy are in one of the most competitive races in the country, one that could determine which political party controls the Senate.
"For Montanans, it's been harder and harder to find a home that meets their needs and is affordable," he said.relocating to the Big Sky state has sent demand soaring, while a shortage of labor keeps housing supply limited. The result is not only more condos and duplexes, but a hot-button issue in a Senate race that could ultimately decide who controls the chamber.
"We're seeing a lot of folks come into the state, rich folks, who want to try to buy our state, to change it into something it's not," Tester said at a June 9 debate hosted by the Montana Broadcasters Association.He blames high housing costs on inflation, and blames inflation on laws backed by President Joe Biden and voted on by Tester.