Trump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primary
Kurt Alme, a former U.S. attorney, won about 77% of early votes after endorsements from Steve Daines and Donald Trump.
- On Tuesday, The Associated Press projected Kurt Alme as the winner of the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Montana, with endorsements from President Donald Trump and Sen. Steve Daines securing his nomination.
- Incumbent Sen. Steve Daines announced he would not seek a third term, prompting Alme to launch a surprise candidacy minutes before the filing deadline, effectively boxing out other potential entrants.
- Alme, a Billings native, previously served twice as U.S. Attorney for Montana and as budget director for Gov. Greg Gianforte. The 59-year-old describes himself as a "commonsense conservative."
- Former University of Montana president Seth Bodnar qualified for the November ballot as an Independent, emerging as a well-funded challenger alongside Democratic primary winner Alani Bankhead.
- Alme said he plans to "hit the ground running" by barnstorming the state, while Bodnar has hired multiple staffers who previously worked for former Sen. Jon Tester, signaling a competitive general election.
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Republican heavyweight cruises through U.S. Senate primary
In the swiftest race call among Montana’s contested federal primary election results, Republican Kurt Alme has won the primary race for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Kurt Alme Wins GOP Senate Primary in Montana
Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme won the Republican Senate primary in Montana on June 2. The Associated Press called it for Alme at 10:23 p.m. ET. He defeated mechanical engineer Lee Calhoun and Charles Walking Child. Alme will face retired Air Force Lt. Col. Alani Bankhead on Nov. 3. University of Montana President Seth Bodnar, an independent, will also be on the ballot. The Associated Press called the Democratic primary for Bankhead at 11:49 p.…
Alme Cruises to Montana GOP Senate Primary Victory
Kurt Alme won Montana’s GOP Senate primary Tuesday, securing the nomination with endorsements from President Donald Trump and Sen. Steve Daines, who opted not to seek reelection, according to a Newsmax and Decision Desk HQ projection.
NEW: Three Challengers Emerge In High-Stakes Montana Senate Race
The political landscape in Montana is experiencing significant shifts ahead of the November elections as three candidates vie to fill the void left by Republican Sen. Steve Daines’ unexpected departure from the race. With Daines stepping back, the contest has transformed into a more competitive environment than many anticipated. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme is positioning himself as the frontrunner, capitalizing on the groundwork laid…
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