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'''Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr.''' (born July 7, 1960) is an American politician and former real estate developer who served as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Montana]] from 2021 to 2025. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Rosendale's political career in Montana spanned more than a decade, beginning with his election to the [[Montana House of Representatives]] in 2010 and encompassing service in the [[Montana Senate]], a term as [[Montana State Auditor]], and two terms in the U.S. Congress. Born and raised in [[Maryland]], Rosendale relocated to Montana in the 1990s, where he established himself as a rancher and real estate developer before entering public life. His congressional tenure was marked by his alignment with the conservative [[Freedom Caucus]] and a willingness to break with Republican leadership on key votes. Rosendale's political trajectory included an unsuccessful 2018 bid for the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] against incumbent [[Jon Tester]] and a brief 2024 Senate campaign that lasted only six days before he withdrew. He subsequently dropped his bid for re-election to the House in March 2024, citing defamatory rumors and a death threat, bringing his time in elected office to a close at the end of the 118th Congress in January 2025.<ref name="ap-drops">{{cite news |date=March 8, 2024 |title=Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat |url=https://apnews.com/article/montana-rosendale-withdraws-house-race-5d9dc8c3d06b75694d3301983fd79b58 |work=AP News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="mfp-farewell">{{cite news |date=December 13, 2024 |title=Matt Rosendale's anti farewell |url=https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/13/matt-rosendales-anti-farewell/ |work=Montana Free Press |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr.''' (born July 7, 1960) is an American politician and former real estate developer who served as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Montana]] from 2021 to 2025. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Rosendale's political career spanned more than a decade of service in Montana government, beginning in the [[Montana House of Representatives]] and rising through the [[Montana Senate]], where he served as majority leader, before winning statewide office as [[Montana State Auditor]]. Born and raised in [[Maryland]], Rosendale relocated to Montana in the 2000s and established himself as a rancher and real estate developer before entering politics. His tenure in Congress was marked by a staunchly conservative voting record and alignment with the [[Freedom Caucus]], as well as a willingness to break with party leadership on key votes. Rosendale's political trajectory included two unsuccessful bids for higher office — a 2014 campaign for the U.S. House and a 2018 campaign for the U.S. Senate — before he won Montana's at-large congressional seat in 2020.<ref name="rollcall">{{cite web |title=On heels of Senate loss, Montana's Matt Rosendale running for Congress again |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2019/06/17/on-heels-of-senate-loss-montanas-matt-rosendale-running-for-congress-again/ |publisher=Roll Call |date=2019-06-17 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His congressional career ended in 2025 after he withdrew from both a Senate race and a House reelection bid in early 2024, citing defamatory rumors and a death threat.<ref name="apnews">{{cite news |title=Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat |url=https://apnews.com/article/montana-rosendale-withdraws-house-race-5d9dc8c3d06b75694d3301983fd79b58 |work=AP News |date=2024-03-08 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr. was born on July 7, 1960, in [[Baltimore, Maryland]].<ref name="mtpr-profile">{{cite web |title=Candidate Profile: Matt Rosendale |url=https://www.mtpr.org/post/candidate-profile-matt-rosendale |publisher=Montana Public Radio |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in Maryland, where he was involved in land development and real estate. Rosendale attended [[Chesapeake College]], a community college on Maryland's Eastern Shore, though he did not complete a degree.<ref name="leg-roster">{{cite web |title=Legislator Information – Matt Rosendale |url=https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/3857 |publisher=Montana Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr. was born on July 7, 1960, in [[Baltimore, Maryland]].<ref name="mtpr">{{cite web |title=Candidate Profile: Matt Rosendale |url=https://www.mtpr.org/post/candidate-profile-matt-rosendale |publisher=Montana Public Radio |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in the [[Eastern Shore of Maryland|Eastern Shore]] region of Maryland, where he attended [[Chesapeake College]], a community college in [[Wye Mills, Maryland]].<ref name="mtpr" /> Rosendale did not complete a degree at Chesapeake College.


In the early 2000s, Rosendale relocated to Montana, settling in the eastern part of the state near [[Glendive, Montana|Glendive]]. He established himself as a rancher and continued his work in real estate development. The move to Montana placed Rosendale in a politically conservative region of the state, and he became involved in local Republican politics.<ref name="mtpr-profile" /> His background in real estate and ranching would become central to his political identity, as he frequently emphasized his experience as a businessman and property owner during subsequent campaigns.<ref name="gft-rally">{{cite news |date=July 3, 2018 |title=Montana GOP Senate candidate Matt Rosendale at Trump rally in Great Falls |url=https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2018/07/03/montana-gop-senate-candidate-matt-rosendale-trump-rally-great-falls/754448002/ |work=Great Falls Tribune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Prior to entering politics, Rosendale worked in real estate development in Maryland. He later relocated to Montana, where he established himself as a rancher and continued his involvement in real estate. He settled in the eastern part of the state, in the area around [[Glendive, Montana|Glendive]], where he operated a ranch and became involved in the local community.<ref name="helenair">{{cite news |title=Rosendale hoping alignment with Trump will help carry him to U.S. Senate |url=https://helenair.com/news/government-and-politics/rosendale-hoping-alignment-with-trump-will-help-carry-him-to-u-s-senate/article_99c5051e-5e2f-5282-b327-03a671d70e0a.html |work=Helena Independent Record |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Rosendale's origins in Maryland became a recurring point of contention in his Montana political campaigns, with opponents occasionally characterizing him as an outsider. Despite this criticism, Rosendale built a political base in eastern Montana and became a fixture in the state's Republican politics over the following two decades.<ref name="helenair-senate">{{cite news |title=Rosendale hoping alignment with Trump will help carry him to U.S. Senate |url=https://helenair.com/news/government-and-politics/rosendale-hoping-alignment-with-trump-will-help-carry-him-to-u-s-senate/article_99c5051e-5e2f-5282-b327-03a671d70e0a.html |work=Helena Independent Record |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Rosendale's move from Maryland to Montana later became a recurring subject in his political campaigns. Opponents frequently characterized him as an out-of-state transplant, while Rosendale emphasized his years of ranching and business activity in eastern Montana as evidence of his commitment to the state.<ref name="greatfalls">{{cite news |title=Montana GOP Senate candidate Matt Rosendale at Trump rally in Great Falls |url=https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2018/07/03/montana-gop-senate-candidate-matt-rosendale-trump-rally-great-falls/754448002/ |work=Great Falls Tribune |date=2018-07-03 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His background in agriculture and ranching provided him with connections to Montana's rural communities and agricultural economy, which formed a significant part of his political base throughout his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gate Show Celebrates Agriculture, Agri-businesses |url=https://www.agupdate.com/theprairiestar/news/state-and-regional/gate-show-celebrates-agriculture-agri-businesses/article_4e076198-4061-11ea-9824-f78d6edbb2e0.html |publisher=The Prairie Star |date=2020-01-23 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==


Rosendale attended [[Chesapeake College]], a community college located in [[Wye Mills, Maryland]], on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He did not earn a degree from the institution.<ref name="leg-roster" /> No additional formal educational credentials have been publicly documented.
Rosendale attended [[Chesapeake College]] in [[Wye Mills, Maryland]], a community college on Maryland's Eastern Shore.<ref name="mtpr" /> He did not complete a degree at the institution. No additional formal educational credentials have been publicly documented.


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Montana State Legislature ===
=== Montana State Legislature (2011–2017) ===


Rosendale entered elected office in 2010 when he won a seat in the [[Montana House of Representatives]], representing the 38th district. He served in the Montana House from January 3, 2011, to January 7, 2013, succeeding Dennis Getz.<ref name="leg-roster" />
Rosendale began his career in elected office in 2011, when he took his seat in the [[Montana House of Representatives]], representing the 38th district. He succeeded Dennis Getz in the position and served a single two-year term through January 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Legislator Information - Matt Rosendale |url=https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/3857 |publisher=Montana Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In 2012, Rosendale ran for the [[Montana Senate]], winning election to represent the 18th district. He succeeded John Brenden in the state senate and served from January 7, 2013, to January 2, 2017.<ref name="ballotpedia-2012">{{cite web |title=Montana State Senate elections, 2012 |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Montana_State_Senate_elections,_2012 |publisher=Ballotpedia |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> During his time in the Montana Senate, Rosendale rose to a leadership position, serving as Senate majority leader from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he was instrumental in advancing conservative legislative priorities in the state legislature.
In 2012, Rosendale ran for and won a seat in the [[Montana Senate]], representing the 18th district. He succeeded John Brenden and took office in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Montana State Senate elections, 2012 |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Montana_State_Senate_elections,_2012 |publisher=Ballotpedia |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2012 Primary Legislative Canvass |url=https://sosmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/attachments/2012_PRIMARY_LEGISLATIVE_CANVASS.PDF |publisher=Montana Secretary of State |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> During his time in the Montana Senate, Rosendale rose to a leadership position, serving as the [[Majority leader|Senate majority leader]] from 2015 to 2017.<ref name="csimt">{{cite web |title=About: Matt M. Rosendale |url=https://csimt.gov/about/matt-m-rosendale/ |publisher=Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Among the legislation Rosendale championed in the Montana Senate was a direct primary care bill, which would have allowed patients to enter into direct payment arrangements with physicians outside of traditional insurance structures. The bill was vetoed twice by Governor [[Steve Bullock]], but Rosendale continued to advance the concept, which he later promoted as state auditor.<ref name="bg-primarycare">{{cite news |title=Direct primary care, twice vetoed by governor, advanced by Rosendale |url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/direct-primary-care-twice-vetoed-by-governor-advanced-by-rosendale/article_91bdabb6-9025-5c4a-bf3a-091cf2b5d857.html |work=Billings Gazette |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
As a state legislator, Rosendale sponsored and supported several conservative policy measures. Among his legislative efforts were bills related to direct primary care, a healthcare model that allows patients to pay physicians directly through periodic fees rather than through insurance. The concept was twice vetoed by the governor during Rosendale's time in the legislature.<ref>{{cite news |title=Direct primary care, twice vetoed by governor, advanced by Rosendale |url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/direct-primary-care-twice-vetoed-by-governor-advanced-by-rosendale/article_91bdabb6-9025-5c4a-bf3a-091cf2b5d857.html |work=Billings Gazette |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He also sponsored legislation during the 2013 session on various policy areas.<ref>{{cite web |title=LC0227 Bill Information |url=http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/law0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_DFT_NO5=LC0227&Z_ACTION=Find&P_Sess=20131 |publisher=Montana Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LC1550 Bill Information |url=http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/law0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_DFT_NO5=LC1550&Z_ACTION=Find&P_Sess=20131 |publisher=Montana Legislature |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Rosendale served in the Montana Senate until January 2017, when he was succeeded by Steve Hinebauch following his election to the office of state auditor.<ref name="csimt" />


=== 2014 Congressional Campaign ===
=== 2014 Congressional Campaign ===


In 2014, Rosendale made his first bid for federal office, running for Montana's [[Montana's at-large congressional district|at-large congressional district]] in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was unsuccessful in this effort, losing in the Republican primary. The experience, however, raised his statewide profile and set the stage for future campaigns.<ref name="rollcall-running">{{cite news |date=June 17, 2019 |title=On heels of Senate loss, Montana's Matt Rosendale running for Congress again |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2019/06/17/on-heels-of-senate-loss-montanas-matt-rosendale-running-for-congress-again/ |work=Roll Call |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In 2014, while still serving in the Montana Senate, Rosendale ran for Montana's at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He competed in the Republican primary but was unsuccessful in his bid.<ref name="rollcall" /> The race marked his first attempt at federal office and established name recognition that he would build upon in subsequent campaigns.


=== Montana State Auditor (2017–2021) ===
=== Montana State Auditor (2017–2021) ===


In 2016, following the decision of incumbent State Auditor [[Monica Lindeen]] not to seek re-election, Rosendale entered the race for Montana State Auditor, the state official responsible for overseeing the insurance and securities industries in Montana.<ref name="mtpr-auditor">{{cite web |title=Matthew Rosendale enters state auditor race |url=https://www.mtpr.org/post/matthew-rosendale-enters-state-auditor-race |publisher=Montana Public Radio |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="helenair-lindeen">{{cite news |title=Lindeen eyes run for secretary of state |url=https://helenair.com/news/local/lindeen-eyes-run-for-secretary-of-state/article_9ac7769c-fcf3-11e3-b7b8-001a4bcf887a.html |work=Helena Independent Record |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In 2016, Rosendale entered the race for [[Montana State Auditor]], the office that also serves as the state's Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI). The incumbent, [[Monica Lindeen]], did not seek reelection, leaving the seat open.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lindeen eyes run for secretary of state |url=https://helenair.com/news/local/lindeen-eyes-run-for-secretary-of-state/article_9ac7769c-fcf3-11e3-b7b8-001a4bcf887a.html |work=Helena Independent Record |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Matthew Rosendale enters state auditor race |url=https://www.mtpr.org/post/matthew-rosendale-enters-state-auditor-race |publisher=Montana Public Radio |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Rosendale won the Republican primary and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent in the general election. Polling during the campaign had shown Rosendale holding a significant lead, with one survey indicating a 10-point advantage over his Democratic rival Jesse Laslovich, though approximately 24 percent of voters remained undecided at the time.<ref name="bg-auditor">{{cite news |title=Rosendale has 10-point lead over Laslovich in auditor's race; 24 percent undecided |url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/rosendale-has-10-point-lead-over-laslovich-in-auditors-race-24-percent-undecided/article_2328162b-cea7-5804-b389-a060cf2ef76d.html |work=Billings Gazette |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Rosendale won the Republican primary and then the general election. Polling during the campaign showed Rosendale with a significant lead over his Democratic opponent, Jesse Laslovich, with one survey indicating a 10-point advantage, though approximately 24 percent of voters remained undecided at the time the poll was conducted.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rosendale has 10-point lead over Laslovich in auditor's race; 24 percent undecided |url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/rosendale-has-10-point-lead-over-laslovich-in-auditors-race-24-percent-undecided/article_2328162b-cea7-5804-b389-a060cf2ef76d.html |work=Billings Gazette |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


As state auditor, Rosendale served under Democratic Governor Steve Bullock from January 2, 2017, to January 3, 2021. In his capacity as the state's chief insurance regulator, Rosendale was responsible for the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance office. He continued to promote direct primary care arrangements and pursued a conservative approach to insurance regulation.<ref name="csimt">{{cite web |title=About: Matt M. Rosendale |url=https://csimt.gov/about/matt-m-rosendale/ |publisher=Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
As state auditor, Rosendale oversaw the regulation of Montana's insurance and securities industries. He served under Governor [[Steve Bullock]] and held the position from January 2, 2017, until January 3, 2021.<ref name="csimt" /> During his tenure, Rosendale continued to promote policies related to healthcare affordability, including the advancement of direct primary care models that he had championed in the state legislature. He also used the office as a platform to advocate for reduced regulatory burdens on Montana businesses and consumers.


=== 2018 U.S. Senate Campaign ===
=== 2018 U.S. Senate Campaign ===


While serving as state auditor, Rosendale launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2018, challenging incumbent Democratic Senator [[Jon Tester]]. The race became one of the most closely watched Senate contests in the country, attracting national attention and significant outside spending.
In 2018, Rosendale launched a campaign for the [[United States Senate]] seat held by incumbent Democratic Senator [[Jon Tester]]. Rosendale won the Republican primary, positioning himself as a conservative challenger aligned with President [[Donald Trump]].<ref name="greatfalls" /><ref name="helenair" />
 
During the campaign, Rosendale sought to closely align himself with Trump and the president's policy agenda. Trump held a rally in Great Falls, Montana, in July 2018, at which Rosendale appeared and received the president's endorsement.<ref name="greatfalls" /> The race was closely watched nationally as one of several competitive Senate contests that could determine control of the chamber.


Rosendale sought to align himself closely with President [[Donald Trump]], who campaigned on his behalf in Montana. Trump held a rally in [[Great Falls, Montana|Great Falls]] in July 2018, where Rosendale appeared as a featured guest and emphasized his support for the president's agenda.<ref name="gft-rally" /><ref name="helenair-senate" /> Despite Trump's endorsement and the president's popularity in Montana, Rosendale lost the general election to Tester. The defeat was a notable result in a state that Trump had carried by more than 20 points in the 2016 presidential election.
Despite Trump's support and significant national attention, Rosendale lost to Tester in the November 2018 general election.<ref name="helenair" /><ref>{{cite news |title=As U.S. Senate primary nears, GOP candidates seek to separate selves from pack |url=https://helenair.com/news/government-and-politics/as-u-s-senate-primary-nears-gop-candidates-seek-to-separate-selves-from-pack/article_070119a2-97af-5b39-8d38-67ea0b303524.html |work=Helena Independent Record |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The defeat was Rosendale's second unsuccessful bid for federal office, following his 2014 House campaign.


=== U.S. House of Representatives (2021–2025) ===
=== U.S. House of Representatives (2021–2025) ===


Following his 2018 Senate loss, Rosendale announced in 2019 that he would run for Montana's at-large congressional seat in the 2020 election, after incumbent Representative [[Greg Gianforte]] decided to run for governor.<ref name="rollcall-running" /> Rosendale won the Republican primary and prevailed in the general election, taking office on January 3, 2021, as Montana's sole representative in the U.S. House.
==== Election to Congress ====
 
In June 2019, following his loss in the Senate race, Rosendale announced he would again seek Montana's at-large congressional seat in the 2020 election.<ref name="rollcall" /> This time, Rosendale secured the Republican nomination and won the general election, succeeding [[Greg Gianforte]], who had been elected governor of Montana. Rosendale took office on January 3, 2021.<ref name="csimt" />


After the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Montana regained a second congressional seat for the first time since 1993. Under the new redistricting plan, Rosendale ran for the newly created [[Montana's 2nd congressional district|2nd congressional district]], which encompassed the eastern and central portions of the state. He won the 2022 election and continued to represent the district in the 118th Congress.<ref name="ktvh-race">{{cite news |date=October 11, 2022 |title=Eastern Montana congressional race: Matt Rosendale, Republican |url=https://www.ktvh.com/news/eastern-montana-congressional-race-matt-rosendale-republican |work=KTVH |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
After the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Montana regained a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since 1993. Following redistricting, Rosendale chose to run in Montana's new 2nd congressional district, which encompassed the eastern portion of the state. He won election to the new seat in November 2022.<ref name="ktvh">{{cite news |title=Eastern Montana congressional race: Matt Rosendale, Republican |url=https://www.ktvh.com/news/eastern-montana-congressional-race-matt-rosendale-republican |work=KTVH |date=2022-10-11 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Montana Election Results |url=https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=FED&map=CTY |publisher=Montana Secretary of State |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


During his time in Congress, Rosendale aligned himself with the conservative [[Freedom Caucus]] and was known for taking positions that sometimes placed him at odds with Republican leadership. He was one of the members who voted against [[Kevin McCarthy]]'s bid for [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]] in January 2023. His legislative work included attention to veterans' issues; he served as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, where he conducted oversight of the [[U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]]' electronic health record modernization project.<ref name="va-hearing">{{cite web |title=Tech Mod Chairman Rosendale Delivers Opening Remarks at Latest Oversight Hearing on VA's Electronic Health Record Project |url=https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6516 |publisher=House Committee on Veterans' Affairs |date=July 22, 2024 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Congressional Tenure ====


Rosendale also expressed support for the [[PACT Act]], legislation expanding healthcare benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances including burn pits during military service.
During his time in Congress, Rosendale established himself as a member of the conservative wing of the Republican caucus. He was associated with the [[House Freedom Caucus]], a group of conservative and libertarian Republican members known for their opposition to establishment Republican leadership on various fiscal and policy matters.


The ''Montana Free Press'' characterized Rosendale's congressional tenure as one defined by "principle over practicality," noting that his willingness to oppose Republican leadership contributed to both his reputation among conservative voters and the friction that sometimes surrounded his political activities.<ref name="mfp-farewell" />
Rosendale served on the [[United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs|House Committee on Veterans' Affairs]], where he chaired the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. In this role, he oversaw hearings on the [[U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]]' electronic health record modernization project, a multibillion-dollar initiative that faced significant implementation challenges. In July 2022, he delivered opening remarks at an oversight hearing examining the project's progress and problems.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tech Mod Chairman Rosendale Delivers Opening Remarks at Latest Oversight Hearing on VA's Electronic Health Record Project |url=https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6516 |publisher=House Committee on Veterans' Affairs |date=2024-07-22 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== 2024 Senate Bid and Withdrawal ===
Rosendale was also a vocal supporter of the [[PACT Act]], legislation designed to expand healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during military service.


On February 9, 2024, Rosendale officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, seeking to challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Tester for a second time.<ref name="dm-launch">{{cite news |date=February 9, 2024 |title=Matt Rosendale launches 2024 campaign for US Senate |url=https://dailymontanan.com/2024/02/09/matt-rosendale-launches-2024-campaign-for-us-senate/ |work=Daily Montanan |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The announcement came after months of speculation about whether Rosendale would enter the race.
His congressional voting record reflected a consistently conservative orientation, and he was at times willing to oppose Republican leadership when he believed proposed legislation or procedural measures conflicted with conservative principles. This approach earned him both allies among the party's right flank and critics who viewed his stance as obstructionist.<ref name="mfp">{{cite news |title=Matt Rosendale's anti farewell |url=https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/13/matt-rosendales-anti-farewell/ |work=Montana Free Press |date=2024-12-13 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


However, the campaign was short-lived. Only six days after his announcement, on February 15, 2024, Rosendale dropped out of the Senate race. The withdrawal came after former President Donald Trump endorsed [[Tim Sheehy]], a political newcomer and former Navy SEAL, in the Republican primary. Trump's endorsement of Sheehy effectively undercut Rosendale's candidacy, as Rosendale had built much of his political brand on his alignment with the former president.<ref name="politico-drops">{{cite news |date=February 15, 2024 |title=Rosendale drops Montana Senate bid — after less than a week |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/15/rosendale-drops-montana-senate-bid-00141812 |work=Politico |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== 2024 Senate and House Campaigns ====


=== Withdrawal from House Re-election ===
On February 9, 2024, Rosendale announced his candidacy for the [[2024 United States Senate elections|2024 U.S. Senate race]] in Montana, seeking to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator [[Jon Tester]] once again.<ref name="dailymontanan">{{cite news |title=Matt Rosendale launches 2024 campaign for US Senate |url=https://dailymontanan.com/2024/02/09/matt-rosendale-launches-2024-campaign-for-us-senate/ |work=Daily Montanan |date=2024-02-09 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> However, the campaign proved short-lived. Only six days after his announcement, on February 15, 2024, Rosendale ended his Senate bid. The withdrawal came after former President Donald Trump endorsed his Republican primary opponent, [[Tim Sheehy]], effectively consolidating national Republican support behind Sheehy's candidacy.<ref name="politico">{{cite news |title=Rosendale drops Montana Senate bid — after less than a week |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/15/rosendale-drops-montana-senate-bid-00141812 |work=Politico |date=2024-02-15 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


After ending his Senate campaign, Rosendale initially indicated he would seek re-election to his House seat in Montana's 2nd congressional district. However, on March 8, 2024, he announced that he was withdrawing from the House race as well. In a statement, Rosendale cited defamatory rumors circulated against him and a death threat as his reasons for leaving the race.<ref name="ap-drops" /><ref name="nbc-drops">{{cite news |date=March 8, 2024 |title=GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale drops re-election bid in Montana |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-rep-matt-rosendale-drops-re-election-bid-montana-rcna142513 |work=NBC News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following the end of his Senate campaign, Rosendale initially pivoted to seeking reelection to his House seat in Montana's 2nd congressional district. However, on March 8, 2024, he announced that he was withdrawing from the House race as well. In a statement, Rosendale cited defamatory rumors being circulated about him and a death threat that had been made against him as reasons for his decision to exit electoral politics entirely for the cycle.<ref name="apnews" /><ref name="nbcnews">{{cite news |title=GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale drops re-election bid in Montana |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-rep-matt-rosendale-drops-re-election-bid-montana-rcna142513 |work=NBC News |date=2024-03-08 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The dual withdrawal marked the end of Rosendale's career in elected office. He served out the remainder of his term in the 118th Congress, which concluded on January 3, 2025. He was succeeded in Montana's 2nd congressional district by [[Troy Downing]], who had previously succeeded Rosendale as state auditor.<ref name="mfp-farewell" />
Rosendale's decision to withdraw from both races effectively ended his congressional career. He served out the remainder of his term, which expired on January 3, 2025. He was succeeded by [[Troy Downing]], who won the 2024 election for Montana's 2nd congressional district.<ref name="mfp" />


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Rosendale resides in eastern Montana, where he has been involved in ranching and real estate. He has three children, including a son named Adam.<ref name="leg-roster" /> After leaving Congress, Rosendale has remained involved in Montana politics. In September 2025, he endorsed Sid Daoud in the Kalispell mayoral race, indicating his continued engagement in local political affairs despite his departure from elected office.<ref name="flathead-endorse">{{cite news |date=September 18, 2025 |title=Former Congressman Matt Rosendale Endorses Sid Daoud for Kalispell Mayor |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/09/18/former-congressman-matt-rosendale-endorses-sid-daoud-for-kalispell-mayor/ |work=Flathead Beacon |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Rosendale has three children, including a son named Adam.<ref name="mtpr" /> He resides in Montana, where he has maintained his ranching operations in the eastern part of the state. His move from Maryland to Montana has been a subject of public discussion throughout his political career, with Rosendale emphasizing his decades of residency and involvement in Montana's agricultural and business communities.


Rosendale's Maryland origins were a recurring topic in his Montana campaigns, with political opponents periodically raising his East Coast background. Rosendale countered such characterizations by emphasizing his decades of residency in Montana and his involvement in the state's agricultural economy.<ref name="helenair-senate" />
Following his departure from Congress, Rosendale has remained engaged in Montana politics. In September 2025, he endorsed Sid Daoud as a candidate for mayor of [[Kalispell, Montana|Kalispell]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Former Congressman Matt Rosendale Endorses Sid Daoud for Kalispell Mayor |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/09/18/former-congressman-matt-rosendale-endorses-sid-daoud-for-kalispell-mayor/ |work=Flathead Beacon |date=2025-09-18 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Legacy ==
 
Rosendale's political career in Montana was notable for the breadth of offices he held across state and federal government. Over the course of approximately 14 years in public life, he served in both chambers of the Montana state legislature, as a statewide constitutional officer, and in the U.S. House of Representatives. His rise to Senate majority leader in the Montana legislature demonstrated his influence within the state Republican Party during the mid-2010s.<ref name="leg-roster" />
 
During his time in Congress, Rosendale's chairmanship of the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization gave him a platform to conduct oversight of major federal technology programs, including the VA's troubled electronic health record modernization effort.<ref name="va-hearing" />
 
His 2018 Senate race against Jon Tester attracted national media attention and significant campaign spending, making it one of the higher-profile Senate contests of that election cycle. The race was seen as a test of whether Trump's popularity in Montana could be transferred to a down-ballot candidate.<ref name="gft-rally" /><ref name="helenair-senate" />


== Legacy ==
Rosendale's political career in Montana encompassed service at the state legislative, statewide executive, and federal levels over more than a decade. His trajectory from the Montana House to the Montana Senate, where he served as majority leader, to the state auditor's office and then to Congress reflected a steady advancement within the Republican Party's ranks in Montana politics.


The ''Montana Free Press'', in a retrospective published as Rosendale's congressional term drew to a close, described his legacy as one defined by a commitment to conservative principle, sometimes at the expense of legislative pragmatism. The publication noted that Rosendale's willingness to oppose Republican leadership and to take uncompromising positions contributed both to his appeal among the party's conservative base and to the political turbulence that characterized his later career.<ref name="mfp-farewell" />
As a member of Congress, Rosendale's legacy is closely associated with the conservative wing of the Republican Party. His willingness to challenge party leadership and prioritize ideological principles over pragmatic compromise was a defining characteristic of his time in the House. The ''Montana Free Press'' characterized "principle over practicality" as a significant part of Rosendale's legacy, along with "some of the chaos that resulted" from that approach.<ref name="mfp" />


Rosendale's career arc—from the Montana state legislature to statewide office to Congress—illustrated the political dynamics of Montana's Republican Party during a period of significant national polarization. His close alignment with Donald Trump proved to be both an asset and a vulnerability: it helped propel his 2020 congressional victory but could not overcome the former president's decision to endorse a rival in the 2024 Senate primary. The speed of his withdrawal from the 2024 Senate race—just six days after launching his campaign—underscored the decisive role that Trump's endorsement had come to play in Republican primary contests.<ref name="politico-drops" /><ref name="dm-launch" />
His oversight work on the Veterans Affairs Committee, particularly regarding the troubled electronic health record modernization program, represented one of the substantive policy contributions of his congressional tenure. His advocacy for veterans' healthcare, including support for the PACT Act, also formed part of his legislative record.


Rosendale's departure from Congress in January 2025, without seeking further office, marked the conclusion of a political career that saw him hold more distinct elected positions than most Montana politicians of his generation. His successor in both the state auditor's office and in Congress, Troy Downing, continued in the Republican tradition that Rosendale had represented in eastern Montana.<ref name="mfp-farewell" />
Rosendale's 2024 withdrawal from both the Senate and House races — the former after just six days and the latter citing threats and rumors — marked an abrupt conclusion to a political career that had been characterized by persistence, including multiple unsuccessful bids for higher office before ultimately reaching Congress. His departure illustrated the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party, particularly the influence of Donald Trump's endorsement decisions on primary contests.<ref name="politico" /><ref name="apnews" />


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Matt Rosendale
BornMatthew Martin Rosendale Sr.
7 7, 1960
BirthplaceBaltimore, Maryland, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician, real estate developer
Known forU.S. Representative from Montana (2021–2025), Montana State Auditor (2017–2021)
EducationChesapeake College (attended)
Children3

Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr. (born July 7, 1960) is an American politician and former real estate developer who served as the U.S. Representative from Montana from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Rosendale's political career spanned more than a decade of service in Montana government, beginning in the Montana House of Representatives and rising through the Montana Senate, where he served as majority leader, before winning statewide office as Montana State Auditor. Born and raised in Maryland, Rosendale relocated to Montana in the 2000s and established himself as a rancher and real estate developer before entering politics. His tenure in Congress was marked by a staunchly conservative voting record and alignment with the Freedom Caucus, as well as a willingness to break with party leadership on key votes. Rosendale's political trajectory included two unsuccessful bids for higher office — a 2014 campaign for the U.S. House and a 2018 campaign for the U.S. Senate — before he won Montana's at-large congressional seat in 2020.[1] His congressional career ended in 2025 after he withdrew from both a Senate race and a House reelection bid in early 2024, citing defamatory rumors and a death threat.[2]

Early Life

Matthew Martin Rosendale Sr. was born on July 7, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland.[3] He grew up in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland, where he attended Chesapeake College, a community college in Wye Mills, Maryland.[3] Rosendale did not complete a degree at Chesapeake College.

Prior to entering politics, Rosendale worked in real estate development in Maryland. He later relocated to Montana, where he established himself as a rancher and continued his involvement in real estate. He settled in the eastern part of the state, in the area around Glendive, where he operated a ranch and became involved in the local community.[4]

Rosendale's move from Maryland to Montana later became a recurring subject in his political campaigns. Opponents frequently characterized him as an out-of-state transplant, while Rosendale emphasized his years of ranching and business activity in eastern Montana as evidence of his commitment to the state.[5] His background in agriculture and ranching provided him with connections to Montana's rural communities and agricultural economy, which formed a significant part of his political base throughout his career.[6]

Education

Rosendale attended Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland, a community college on Maryland's Eastern Shore.[3] He did not complete a degree at the institution. No additional formal educational credentials have been publicly documented.

Career

Montana State Legislature (2011–2017)

Rosendale began his career in elected office in 2011, when he took his seat in the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 38th district. He succeeded Dennis Getz in the position and served a single two-year term through January 2013.[7]

In 2012, Rosendale ran for and won a seat in the Montana Senate, representing the 18th district. He succeeded John Brenden and took office in January 2013.[8][9] During his time in the Montana Senate, Rosendale rose to a leadership position, serving as the Senate majority leader from 2015 to 2017.[10]

As a state legislator, Rosendale sponsored and supported several conservative policy measures. Among his legislative efforts were bills related to direct primary care, a healthcare model that allows patients to pay physicians directly through periodic fees rather than through insurance. The concept was twice vetoed by the governor during Rosendale's time in the legislature.[11] He also sponsored legislation during the 2013 session on various policy areas.[12][13]

Rosendale served in the Montana Senate until January 2017, when he was succeeded by Steve Hinebauch following his election to the office of state auditor.[10]

2014 Congressional Campaign

In 2014, while still serving in the Montana Senate, Rosendale ran for Montana's at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He competed in the Republican primary but was unsuccessful in his bid.[1] The race marked his first attempt at federal office and established name recognition that he would build upon in subsequent campaigns.

Montana State Auditor (2017–2021)

In 2016, Rosendale entered the race for Montana State Auditor, the office that also serves as the state's Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI). The incumbent, Monica Lindeen, did not seek reelection, leaving the seat open.[14][15]

Rosendale won the Republican primary and then the general election. Polling during the campaign showed Rosendale with a significant lead over his Democratic opponent, Jesse Laslovich, with one survey indicating a 10-point advantage, though approximately 24 percent of voters remained undecided at the time the poll was conducted.[16]

As state auditor, Rosendale oversaw the regulation of Montana's insurance and securities industries. He served under Governor Steve Bullock and held the position from January 2, 2017, until January 3, 2021.[10] During his tenure, Rosendale continued to promote policies related to healthcare affordability, including the advancement of direct primary care models that he had championed in the state legislature. He also used the office as a platform to advocate for reduced regulatory burdens on Montana businesses and consumers.

2018 U.S. Senate Campaign

In 2018, Rosendale launched a campaign for the United States Senate seat held by incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester. Rosendale won the Republican primary, positioning himself as a conservative challenger aligned with President Donald Trump.[5][4]

During the campaign, Rosendale sought to closely align himself with Trump and the president's policy agenda. Trump held a rally in Great Falls, Montana, in July 2018, at which Rosendale appeared and received the president's endorsement.[5] The race was closely watched nationally as one of several competitive Senate contests that could determine control of the chamber.

Despite Trump's support and significant national attention, Rosendale lost to Tester in the November 2018 general election.[4][17] The defeat was Rosendale's second unsuccessful bid for federal office, following his 2014 House campaign.

U.S. House of Representatives (2021–2025)

Election to Congress

In June 2019, following his loss in the Senate race, Rosendale announced he would again seek Montana's at-large congressional seat in the 2020 election.[1] This time, Rosendale secured the Republican nomination and won the general election, succeeding Greg Gianforte, who had been elected governor of Montana. Rosendale took office on January 3, 2021.[10]

After the 2020 census, Montana regained a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since 1993. Following redistricting, Rosendale chose to run in Montana's new 2nd congressional district, which encompassed the eastern portion of the state. He won election to the new seat in November 2022.[18][19]

Congressional Tenure

During his time in Congress, Rosendale established himself as a member of the conservative wing of the Republican caucus. He was associated with the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative and libertarian Republican members known for their opposition to establishment Republican leadership on various fiscal and policy matters.

Rosendale served on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where he chaired the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. In this role, he oversaw hearings on the Department of Veterans Affairs' electronic health record modernization project, a multibillion-dollar initiative that faced significant implementation challenges. In July 2022, he delivered opening remarks at an oversight hearing examining the project's progress and problems.[20]

Rosendale was also a vocal supporter of the PACT Act, legislation designed to expand healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during military service.

His congressional voting record reflected a consistently conservative orientation, and he was at times willing to oppose Republican leadership when he believed proposed legislation or procedural measures conflicted with conservative principles. This approach earned him both allies among the party's right flank and critics who viewed his stance as obstructionist.[21]

2024 Senate and House Campaigns

On February 9, 2024, Rosendale announced his candidacy for the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Montana, seeking to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester once again.[22] However, the campaign proved short-lived. Only six days after his announcement, on February 15, 2024, Rosendale ended his Senate bid. The withdrawal came after former President Donald Trump endorsed his Republican primary opponent, Tim Sheehy, effectively consolidating national Republican support behind Sheehy's candidacy.[23]

Following the end of his Senate campaign, Rosendale initially pivoted to seeking reelection to his House seat in Montana's 2nd congressional district. However, on March 8, 2024, he announced that he was withdrawing from the House race as well. In a statement, Rosendale cited defamatory rumors being circulated about him and a death threat that had been made against him as reasons for his decision to exit electoral politics entirely for the cycle.[2][24]

Rosendale's decision to withdraw from both races effectively ended his congressional career. He served out the remainder of his term, which expired on January 3, 2025. He was succeeded by Troy Downing, who won the 2024 election for Montana's 2nd congressional district.[21]

Personal Life

Rosendale has three children, including a son named Adam.[3] He resides in Montana, where he has maintained his ranching operations in the eastern part of the state. His move from Maryland to Montana has been a subject of public discussion throughout his political career, with Rosendale emphasizing his decades of residency and involvement in Montana's agricultural and business communities.

Following his departure from Congress, Rosendale has remained engaged in Montana politics. In September 2025, he endorsed Sid Daoud as a candidate for mayor of Kalispell.[25]

Legacy

Rosendale's political career in Montana encompassed service at the state legislative, statewide executive, and federal levels over more than a decade. His trajectory from the Montana House to the Montana Senate, where he served as majority leader, to the state auditor's office and then to Congress reflected a steady advancement within the Republican Party's ranks in Montana politics.

As a member of Congress, Rosendale's legacy is closely associated with the conservative wing of the Republican Party. His willingness to challenge party leadership and prioritize ideological principles over pragmatic compromise was a defining characteristic of his time in the House. The Montana Free Press characterized "principle over practicality" as a significant part of Rosendale's legacy, along with "some of the chaos that resulted" from that approach.[21]

His oversight work on the Veterans Affairs Committee, particularly regarding the troubled electronic health record modernization program, represented one of the substantive policy contributions of his congressional tenure. His advocacy for veterans' healthcare, including support for the PACT Act, also formed part of his legislative record.

Rosendale's 2024 withdrawal from both the Senate and House races — the former after just six days and the latter citing threats and rumors — marked an abrupt conclusion to a political career that had been characterized by persistence, including multiple unsuccessful bids for higher office before ultimately reaching Congress. His departure illustrated the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party, particularly the influence of Donald Trump's endorsement decisions on primary contests.[23][2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "On heels of Senate loss, Montana's Matt Rosendale running for Congress again".Roll Call.2019-06-17.https://www.rollcall.com/2019/06/17/on-heels-of-senate-loss-montanas-matt-rosendale-running-for-congress-again/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat".AP News.2024-03-08.https://apnews.com/article/montana-rosendale-withdraws-house-race-5d9dc8c3d06b75694d3301983fd79b58.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Candidate Profile: Matt Rosendale".Montana Public Radio.https://www.mtpr.org/post/candidate-profile-matt-rosendale.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Rosendale hoping alignment with Trump will help carry him to U.S. Senate".Helena Independent Record.https://helenair.com/news/government-and-politics/rosendale-hoping-alignment-with-trump-will-help-carry-him-to-u-s-senate/article_99c5051e-5e2f-5282-b327-03a671d70e0a.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Montana GOP Senate candidate Matt Rosendale at Trump rally in Great Falls".Great Falls Tribune.2018-07-03.https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2018/07/03/montana-gop-senate-candidate-matt-rosendale-trump-rally-great-falls/754448002/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Gate Show Celebrates Agriculture, Agri-businesses".The Prairie Star.2020-01-23.https://www.agupdate.com/theprairiestar/news/state-and-regional/gate-show-celebrates-agriculture-agri-businesses/article_4e076198-4061-11ea-9824-f78d6edbb2e0.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "Legislator Information - Matt Rosendale".Montana Legislature.https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/3857.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Montana State Senate elections, 2012".Ballotpedia.https://ballotpedia.org/Montana_State_Senate_elections,_2012.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "2012 Primary Legislative Canvass".Montana Secretary of State.https://sosmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/attachments/2012_PRIMARY_LEGISLATIVE_CANVASS.PDF.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "About: Matt M. Rosendale".Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance.https://csimt.gov/about/matt-m-rosendale/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "Direct primary care, twice vetoed by governor, advanced by Rosendale".Billings Gazette.https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/direct-primary-care-twice-vetoed-by-governor-advanced-by-rosendale/article_91bdabb6-9025-5c4a-bf3a-091cf2b5d857.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "LC0227 Bill Information".Montana Legislature.http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/law0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_DFT_NO5=LC0227&Z_ACTION=Find&P_Sess=20131.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "LC1550 Bill Information".Montana Legislature.http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/law0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_DFT_NO5=LC1550&Z_ACTION=Find&P_Sess=20131.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Lindeen eyes run for secretary of state".Helena Independent Record.https://helenair.com/news/local/lindeen-eyes-run-for-secretary-of-state/article_9ac7769c-fcf3-11e3-b7b8-001a4bcf887a.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "Matthew Rosendale enters state auditor race".Montana Public Radio.https://www.mtpr.org/post/matthew-rosendale-enters-state-auditor-race.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Rosendale has 10-point lead over Laslovich in auditor's race; 24 percent undecided".Billings Gazette.https://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/rosendale-has-10-point-lead-over-laslovich-in-auditors-race-24-percent-undecided/article_2328162b-cea7-5804-b389-a060cf2ef76d.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ "As U.S. Senate primary nears, GOP candidates seek to separate selves from pack".Helena Independent Record.https://helenair.com/news/government-and-politics/as-u-s-senate-primary-nears-gop-candidates-seek-to-separate-selves-from-pack/article_070119a2-97af-5b39-8d38-67ea0b303524.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Eastern Montana congressional race: Matt Rosendale, Republican".KTVH.2022-10-11.https://www.ktvh.com/news/eastern-montana-congressional-race-matt-rosendale-republican.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Montana Election Results".Montana Secretary of State.https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=FED&map=CTY.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Tech Mod Chairman Rosendale Delivers Opening Remarks at Latest Oversight Hearing on VA's Electronic Health Record Project".House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.2024-07-22.https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6516.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Matt Rosendale's anti farewell".Montana Free Press.2024-12-13.https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/13/matt-rosendales-anti-farewell/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Matt Rosendale launches 2024 campaign for US Senate".Daily Montanan.2024-02-09.https://dailymontanan.com/2024/02/09/matt-rosendale-launches-2024-campaign-for-us-senate/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Rosendale drops Montana Senate bid — after less than a week".Politico.2024-02-15.https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/15/rosendale-drops-montana-senate-bid-00141812.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale drops re-election bid in Montana".NBC News.2024-03-08.https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-rep-matt-rosendale-drops-re-election-bid-montana-rcna142513.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  25. ↑ "Former Congressman Matt Rosendale Endorses Sid Daoud for Kalispell Mayor".Flathead Beacon.2025-09-18.https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/09/18/former-congressman-matt-rosendale-endorses-sid-daoud-for-kalispell-mayor/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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