GOP’s Alme wins Montana Senate race
Kurt Alme held a 12-point lead as most precincts were still reporting, with independent Seth Bodnar trailing after outraising him by nearly $2 million.
- Republican Kurt Alme is projected to win Montana's U.S. Senate election, according to Decision Desk HQ, securing the seat in the state's first open contest in five decades.
- After incumbent Republican Sen. Steve Daines withdrew in March, the race underwent a significant shakeup that cleared a path for Alme, a former U.S. attorney for the District of Montana.
- With 31 percent of precincts reporting, Alme held 47 percent of the vote, while independent Seth Bodnar trailed with 39 percent; Democrat Alani Bankhead collected 12 percent and Libertarian Kyle Austin 2 percent.
- Bodnar conceded shortly before midnight, saying that while losing "stings," his campaign proved an independent can compete with the two major parties. Alme claimed victory shortly after 11:30 p.m.
- This result marks the second time in four years a Democrat finished third behind an independent in a Montana federal election. The state maintains an all-Republican congressional delegation since 2025 following former Sen. Jon Tester's defeat.
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NRSC Congratulates Alme on Montana Senate Win
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NRSC Chairman Tim Scott issued the following statement congratulating Senator-elect Kurt Alme on his victory: “Congratulations to Senator-elect Kurt Alme on a resounding victory in Montana! Montanans have chosen a tough, principled leader who will protect taxpayers and make communities safer. I look forward to working with Kurt to build a better future […]
Kurt Alme comes out on top in Montana Senate race
Republican Kurt Alme emerged victorious in Montana’s Senate race Tuesday night, beating Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar to succeed outgoing Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT). The race was called for Alme at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday morning by the Associated Press. He garnered 47.7% against Bodnar’s 38.6% and Bankhead’s 11.9% and , with 78% of […]
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Republican Kurt Alme wins election to U.S. Senate from Montana
Republican Kurt Alme declares victory, independent Seth Bodnar concedes
Republican Kurt Alme declared victory Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat in Montana. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you to every Montanan who put their trust in me to serve as your next U.S. Senator,” Alme said in…
GOP’s Alme wins Montana Senate race
Republican nominee Kurt Alme is projected to win Montana’s Senate election, according to Decision Desk HQ. The former U.S. attorney for the District of Montana will replace retiring Sen. Steve Daines (R), after the two-term senator announced his departure from Congress minutes before the filing deadline in March. Daines and President Trump endorsed the Republican…
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