Daines Withdraws from Montana Senate Race, Clearing Way for Trump-Backed Successor
TL;DR
Montana Sen. Steve Daines abruptly withdrew from reelection minutes before the filing deadline, saying he will retire to spend time with his seven grandchildren. The move clears the way for U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, a Trump-endorsed candidate, to run for the seat, a development that comes as GOP movement in Montana also includes Rep. Ryan Zinke’s retirement and an independent bid by Seth Bodnar; Democrats have not lined up a high-profile candidate.
- Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid minutes before filing deadline PBS
- A Sly Political Switcheroo Stuns Montana and Starts a New Senate Fight The New York Times
- Republican senator announces retirement as part of a cynical gambit MS NOW
- GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit CNN
- Sen. Steve Daines announces he will not seek reelection Politico
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