Jon Tester

Jon Tester, a former U.S. Senator (D-MT) and active farmer, serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Chicago. He is part of the Pritzker Fellows Speaker Series, engaging students in discussions about rural America's challenges, including healthcare scarcity, food systems, and political dynamics. His seminars, held off-the-record for current UChicago students, reflect his unique perspective balancing agricultural work and policy analysis.

Research Interests: Focus on rural-urban disparities, accessible healthcare infrastructure, agricultural economics, China-related geopolitical risks, and systemic issues in campaign finance.