Steve Daines在2026年不会竞选连任, 支持Trump支持的美国律师Kurt Alme。 Montana Sen. Steve Daines won’t run for re-election in 2026, endorsing Trump-backed U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.

蒙大拿参议员Steve Daines(R-Mont)宣布他不会寻求在2026年再次当选, Montana Senator Steve Daines, R-Mont., has announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, stepping down just before the state’s filing deadline. 于2014年首次当选的资深参议员列举了个人原因,包括希望与家人,特别是七代孙子在一起多呆一段时间。 The senior senator, first elected in 2014, cited personal reasons, including wanting to spend more time with his family, particularly his seven grandchildren. 他认可Montana的美国律师Kurt Alme和Trump 盟友为他的继任者。 He endorsed Kurt Alme, Montana’s U.S. Attorney and a Trump ally, as his successor. Daines的离任开启了共和党的参议院席位, 民主党自2024年以来就失去了全州办事处。 Daines’ departure opens a Republican-leaning Senate seat in a state where Democrats have lost all statewide offices since 2024. 蒙大拿大学前校长塞斯·博德纳尔发起了一项独立运动,批评共和党机构。 Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar launched an independent campaign, criticizing the Republican establishment. 随着阿尔梅成为主要的共和党竞争对手,预计这场比赛将具有竞争性。 The race is expected to be competitive, with Alme emerging as the leading Republican contender.