Summary
U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced he will not run for reelection in Montana. President Donald Trump has endorsed Kurt Alme, a former U.S. Attorney, as a candidate for Daines' Senate seat. The primary election in Montana will take place on June 2, with the general election on November 3.
Key Facts
- Senator Steve Daines decided not to seek reelection in 2026.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Kurt Alme for the Senate seat.
- Trump made his endorsement public on the platform Truth Social.
- Kurt Alme previously served as a U.S. Attorney for Montana.
- Alme has received endorsements from Governor Greg Gianforte and Senator Tim Sheehy.
- The primary election in Montana is scheduled for June 2.
- Alme is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Harvard Law School.
- Alme has experience in financial investigations like fraud and tax evasion.
