Tim Sheehy (businessman)

Tim Sheehy
Sheehy in 2023
United States Senator-elect from Montana
Assuming office January 3, 2025
Succeeding	Jon Tester
Personal details
Born	(1985-11-18) November 18, 1985 (age 39) Ramsey County, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Carmen Sheehy
Children	4
Education	United States Naval Academy
Occupation	Aerial firefighter, business executive
Website	Campaign website
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	2008–2019
Rank	Lieutenant
Unit	U.S. Navy SEALs
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan
Awards	Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Medal

Timothy Patrick Sheehy (born November 18, 1985)^[1] is an American politician, businessman, aerial firefighter, and former Navy SEAL who is a United States Senator-elect for Montana. Sheehy founded Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting and wildfire management company.

Sheehy ran in the 2024 United States Senate election in Montana as a Republican. He won the party's nomination on June 3, and defeated three-term Democratic incumbent Jon Tester in the general election.