McKamey, part of breakaway ‘Nine’, out for re-election for health reasons

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 323

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The kickoff of the candidate filing period in Montana has shown a few surprises, including that one moderate Republican senator, among those dubbed the “Nasty Nine” by the state GOP, will not run for re-election.

Sen. Wendy McKamey of Great Falls had a stroke last summer and her health was a major consideration of whether she would seek another term in the Legislature.

Instead, Rep. George Nikolakakos, who also had a more moderate brand over …

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