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Montana GOP won’t endorse in federal races this cycle

Although newly minted GOP candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have garnered heavyweight endorsements, the Montana Republican Party said Thursday it won’t throw its support behind any candidates for federal office in the primary. “The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) stands behind its deep bench of

Montana GOP officials react to Steve Daines' Senate retirement

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines' surprise retirement announcement on Wednesday in the waning moments before Montana's candidate registration deadline blew that race wide open and drew widespread praise from fellow Republicans. Daines withdraws from Senate race, sparking last-minute shift in key Montana election Freshman U.S.

Daines withdraws from Senate race, sparking last-minute shift in key Montana election

Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew from his reelection effort in the final moments of candidate filing on Wednesday, opening up a contest that had widely been considered the senior senator's to lose. His unexpected exit sent shockwaves through a week already rife with political surprises. In

Sen. Steve Daines of Montana withdraws from reelection

UPDATE: March 4 at 11:20 p.m. Governor Greg Gianforte today released the following statement on Senator Steve Daines: “I’ve known Steve Daines for nearly 30 years. From growing a successful business together to serving Montanans together, I’m proud to call Steve a true friend and partner.

Kurt Alme files for U.S. Senate, immediately endorsed by outgoing Sen. Daines, President Trump

With endorsements already stacked high, Republican and former U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme filed for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election on Wednesday, the day filing closed. In move that surprised even some political insiders, presumed Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew his candidacy

Montanans want more solar and gas, are less interested in new coal plants

Montanans are bullish on solar, natural gas and hydropower for electricity generation — but wary of adding additional coal power to the state’s energy mix, according to a new Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll. The results of the poll, conducted in late December and early January, come as the Trump

Deadline day: Democratic candidate field gathers at courthouse for final filing

The election table is set and Gallatin County candidates are hungry for November. Newcomer Democratic candidates joined incumbents at the Gallatin County Courthouse on Wednesday for the final filing day, blending fresh ambition with familiar contenders who are intent on continuing to represent their constituents. “I literally just (filed) for