Jewish Voter Guide

Tim Sheehy

U.S. Senate · MT · Republican

Summary

Tim Sheehy, born in 1985, is currently serving as the junior U.S. Senator from Montana.

A former Navy SEAL and successful entrepreneur, Sheehy was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Montana in 2024. Prior to his political career, Sheehy founded Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company, and has been recognized for his service and business acumen.

In the Senate, Sheehy currently serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Below are Senator Sheehy’s record and public positions on issues important to the Jewish community.

Senator Sheehy has publicly expressed strong support for Israel, emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance.

Senator Sheehy supports continued U.S. security assistance to Israel. He has emphasized the strategic partnership between the two nations and the importance of Israel’s security in Middle Eastern stability.

Senator Sheehy has been critical of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Deal. More broadly, he has condemned the Iranian regime for its aggressive posture towards the United States and Israel and for Tehran’s support for terrorism.

Positions

Per-issue alignment with the American Jewish Congress’s positions. Every claim links to its source. No aggregate score or grade.

U.S.–Israel Relationship

U.S. security aid to Israel
Aligned
Supports Current Level of US Security Aid to Israel
Supports continued U.S. security aid to Israel

BDS & Anti-Israel Sentiment

Anti-BDS measures
Aligned
Opposes BDS

Sources

Expressed support for Israel https://x.com/TimSheehyMT/status/1841254081563881481
Supports continued U.S. security aid to Israel https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/tim-sheehy-montana-israel-senator-elect/article_5060a6a6-b993-11ef-bc02-07dc62d9aa66.html

A note on methodology. This guide is published as an educational reference. The American Jewish Congress does not endorse candidates and does not publish aggregate scores. If you spot a position that needs an update or a better source, please reach the office.