Daines Drops Montana Senate Reelection Bid

Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdraws his bid for a third term moments before the 2026 general election filing deadline closes on March 4. After filing first on Feb. 17, Daines announces he will not seek reelection following 13 years of service in the U.S. House and Senate, calling it the greatest honor of his career. He endorses new leaders like Tim Sheehy and backs U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, whom he praises for cracking down on crime after Trump appointments.