Montana’s Senate Seat Is Suddenly in Play

March 5, 2026 · 8:56 am ET · Leave a Comment

Montana politics took a sudden turn just minutes before the candidate filing deadline.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) abruptly withdrew his name from the ballot despite having already filed to seek a third term. Within minutes, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme (R) filed paperwork to run in his place.

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