Poll: Tester-Rehberg senate race remains tight

BILLINGS — A voter survey released Thursday shows Montana's U.S. Senate candidates running just about even in a high-stakes race that polls suggest has budged little despite more than $15 million in campaign spending.

The Montana State University Billings poll found Republican Denny Rehberg, a six-term member of the House, supported by almost 43 percent of respondents. Incumbent Democrat Jon Tester had 40 percent.

The difference was within the survey's margin of error, making the race a statistical dead heat. It's also consistent with a string of other polls in recent months showing a narrow g...