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Timothy Patrick Sheehy (born 1987) is an American aerial firefighter, businessman, and the Republican nominee for the 2024 United States Senate election in Montana. A former Navy SEAL, he was born outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Shoreview, Minnesota.[1] He founded Bridger Aerospace in 2013, an aerial firefighting and wildfire management company.[2] In June 2023, Sheehy announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate;[3] he won the Republican nomination and will face three-term incumbent Democrat Jon Tester in the general election.
Tim Sheehy | |
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.jpg) Sheehy in 2023 | |
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Aerial firefighter, businessman |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carmen |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | timformt.com |
Early life
editSheehy was born sometime in 1987 outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota and grew up in a lake house in Shoreview, about 10 miles (16 km) 10 miles from where he was born.[4] Sheehy attended a private high school in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, graduating in 2004.
Military
editAfter graduating, Sheehy enrolled in the U.S. Naval Academy and Army Ranger School. During his time in the Ranger School and the U.S. Navy, he sustained multiple injuries, and has admitted that he has lied about some of the facts relating to his gunshot wounds.[5] Questions have been raised about whether he was shot in the arm, which a park ranger claims was self-inflicted in Glacier National Park in 2015.[6] In 2014, Sheehy was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, presented by Congressman Ryan Zinke.[4]
Bridger Aerospace
editIn 2014, sometime after leaving the Navy, Sheehy founded the company Bridger Aerospace. Headquartered in Belgrade, Montana, it provides aerial firefighting services in 24 states and two Canadian provinces.[7] After founding the company, Sheehy was originally the only pilot, operating one plane and assisting ranchers with tracking cattle.[8] In 2024, Sheehy resigned as CEO in order to focus on his bid for the U.S. Senate in Montana.[9] He wrote the book Mudslingers about being an aerial fire fighter.[10]
Politics
editIn June 2023, Sheehy announced he would be running against incumbent Senator Jon Tester for the Senate in Montana.
He is among the wealthiest candidates running for Senate.[11][12]
In September 2024, Sheehy was recorded expressing racial stereotypes of the Crow people, which he denies.[13][14][15]
References
edit- ^ Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (2023-12-05). "Who was Tim Sheehy before he started running for Senate?". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Tim Sheehy steps down as CEO of his aerial firefighting company". Montana Public Radio. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (2023-06-27). "Republican Tim Sheehy launches bid for U.S. Senate". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ a b Kimbel-Sannit, Arren (2023-12-05). "Who was Tim Sheehy before he started running for Senate?". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "In key Senate race, Montana's Sheehy faces overlapping messes". MSNBC.com. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Oladipo, Gloria (2024-10-19). "Montana park ranger says Senate candidate Tim Sheehy lied about combat wound". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Charts". Bridger Aerospace. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Writer, By Abby Lynes Chronicle Staff (2019-09-08). "Fighting fires and thwarting drones: Belgrade-based sister companies expanding". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Reinhard, Beth; O'Connell, Jonathan (2024-08-11). "Montana GOP Senate candidate touts his business. It's losing millions". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Pengelly, Martin (2024-09-06). "Trump-backed Senate candidate's Navy Seal stories not cleared by Pentagon". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Who's the wealthiest Senate candidate?". National Journal.
- ^ "Montana GOP Senate candidate would be in the top 10 richest lawmakers — and his investments are sure to irk some conservatives". Business Insider.
- ^ "Sheehy doesn't apologize for comments, says recordings chopped up". 20 September 2024.
- ^ Tribal leaders renew calls for an apology from U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy September 16, 2024 Jackie Coffin Yellowstone Public Radio
- ^ Tim Sheehy Was Recorded Using Racist Stereotypes About Native Americans Browning, Kellenb The New York Times
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