Montana GOP Anoints Daines' Pick in Last-Minute Switch
March 18, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Los Angeles Times
In a stunning last-second maneuver, Montana Senator Steve Daines withdraws from the 2026 U.S. Senate race just minutes after filing, endorsing Kurt Alme and clearing the field for him. The filing deadline hit at 5 p.m. on March 5, with Alme jumping in at 4:52 p.m. and Daines pulling out three minutes later, sparking outrage over party bosses snubbing voters' chance at a real primary. Read more about this...