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Sen. Daines Drops Montana Reelection Bid

March 5, 2026·20 days ago·via EloraFergusToday.com
Sen. Daines Drops Montana Reelection Bid
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocks the political world by withdrawing his bid for a third term just minutes before the filing deadline on March 4, 2026, opening the Republican primary to contenders like businessman Trey Gregory, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, and Charles WalkingChild. The two-term incumbent, endorsed by President Trump and AIPAC, leaves a safe red seat up for grabs ahead of the November 6 election, with independents like University of Montana President Seth Bodnar eyeing a run. Read more about this...

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