EXCLUSIVE — A veteran advocacy group endorsed Tim Sheehy on Thursday in his quest to topple incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) during this year’s elections.

Concerned Veterans for America Action is backing Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, in one of the most high-profile Senate races of the 2024 cycle. Republicans, who are hoping to flip the seat to regain control of the Senate, see Montana’s red leanings as a prime pickup opportunity after the disappointing 2022 midterm elections. The Treasure State voted for then-President Donald Trump by 16 points in 2020.