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flag Montana Sen. Steve Daines won’t run for re-election in 2026, endorsing Trump-backed U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.

flag Montana Senator Steve Daines, R-Mont., has announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, stepping down just before the state’s filing deadline. flag The senior senator, first elected in 2014, cited personal reasons, including wanting to spend more time with his family, particularly his seven grandchildren. flag He endorsed Kurt Alme, Montana’s U.S. Attorney and a Trump ally, as his successor. flag Daines’ departure opens a Republican-leaning Senate seat in a state where Democrats have lost all statewide offices since 2024. flag Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar launched an independent campaign, criticizing the Republican establishment. flag The race is expected to be competitive, with Alme emerging as the leading Republican contender.

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