Kurt Alme, handpicked by Senator Steve Daines, has pledged to maintain Montana's Senate seat in Republican hands for the 2026 election, as Democrats eye a path to retaking the majority.

Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch.

Another Republican received President Donald Trump’s endorsement shortly after Daines’s announcement.

Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines' unexpected announcement of retirement has reshaped the Montana Senate race, raising concerns among Democrats that a new independent candidate could split their party's vote.

Vice President JD Vance is navigating his role as President Trump's deputy, often clarifying Trump's policies, while also pursuing his own political ambitions.

US Senator Steve Daines, a close ally of President Donald Trump, is set to become the first sitting US senator to visit Hong Kong since 2019, with his trip scheduled for the end of the month.

Steve Daines, a prominent ally of President Trump, has unexpectedly withdrawn from the Senate race, creating a stir in political circles.

Seth Bodnar, former president of the University of Montana, has announced an independent campaign challenging Republican Senator Steve Daines.