Montana Senate showdown emerges as Trump-backed Republican faces independent challenge
The Montana Senate race has become competitive with three candidates vying for the seat previously held by Republican Sen. Steve Daines. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, ex-University of Montana President Seth Bodnar, and former state Rep. Reilly Neill are set to compete in November. Alme, backed by Trump and other GOP figures, aims to leverage the political groundwork laid by Daines in a traditionally Republican state.
- ▪The race for the Montana Senate seat has attracted three candidates following Sen. Steve Daines' exit from the race.
- ▪Kurt Alme, a former U.S. District Attorney, is running with strong support from Trump and other Republican leaders.
- ▪Seth Bodnar and Reilly Neill are also in the race, making it a three-way contest.
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Midterm Elections Montana Senate showdown emerges as Trump-backed Republican faces independent challenge Kurt Alme, Seth Bodnar and Reilly Neill will compete for the seat Sen Steve Daines held in a state Trump won by double digits By Alex Miller Fox News Published June 2, 2026 10:34pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video President Trump: Democrats are 'good salesmen,' but they have no policies President Donald Trump questions Democratic policies ahead of the midterm elections on 'My View with Lara Trump.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The race to replace a political titan from the Treasure State has taken shape with three challengers who will square off in November.
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