Daines Steps Aside, Clears Path for Alme in Montana Senate Race
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Senator Steve Daines of Montana shocked many by announcing he will not seek re-election in 2026 and endorsing Kurt Alme as his successor, a last‑minute move that effectively clears the field for Alme and could create a modest opening for Democrats in a GOP-leaning state; President Trump quickly backed Alme, while independents and several Democrats explore bids as the political landscape shifts after Zinke’s retirement and Tester’s 2024 loss.
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