Live Results: Montana midterm primaries
Summary
Montana voters are choosing candidates in primary elections to replace some Republican lawmakers who are leaving office. Key races include the U.S. Senate and House seats, with Republican Senator Steve Daines retiring and endorsing Kurt Alme to run for his seat.Key Facts
- Montana held state primary elections to pick party nominees for the U.S. Senate and House seats.
- Republican Senator Steve Daines is retiring after two terms and is not running again.
- Daines endorsed Kurt Alme, a former U.S. Attorney, as his preferred replacement.
- Daines withdrew from the race shortly before the filing deadline, with Alme entering right after.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Kurt Alme for the U.S. Senate seat.
- Republicans currently hold slim majorities in both chambers of Congress.
- Some state legislative primaries are showing divisions within Montana’s Republican Party.
- Montana is not a top target for Democrats to flip seats despite open races due to retirements.
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