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

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 6 days, 4 hours ago

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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 late Wednesday and endorsed Alme.

In his announcement, Alme noted he also received endorsements from President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, and Gov. Greg Gianforte.

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