More than 300 file for MT Legislature. Here’s six initial takeaways.

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 726

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

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A lot happened in the final 72 hours before Montana’s deadline for candidates to file for office on Wednesday evening.

Big news dropped Monday with incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke retiring from Congress, opening the door for Republicans to enter the western district race.

On Wednesday morning an independent candidate with strong backing entered the U.S. Senate race, and with just minutes to spare Wednesday night, incumbent U.S. Sen. Steve Daines dropped …

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