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Fox News • April 6, 2026 21:00

Steve Daines' handpicked Senate successor Kurt Alme vows to keep Montana in Republican hands in 2026

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Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme says Sen. Steve Daines handpicked him to keep Montana's Senate seat in Republican hands as Democrats eye a path to retaking the majority in 2026.

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