Gop Sen. Steve Daines Of Montana Says He Won't Seek Re-election

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Wednesday that he will not activity a 3rd term, making him nan latest Republican successful Congress to caput for nan exit this year.

"After wrestling pinch this determination for months, I person decided I will not activity re-election," Daines said successful a statement.

Daines has served successful Congress since 2013, first successful nan House earlier winning a Senate spot successful 2014. He was re-elected successful 2020.

The legislator endorsed Montana U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme arsenic his successor successful Wednesday's statement.

“I've known Kurt Alme for years. He was appointed U.S. Attorney by President Trump successful his first word and past reappointed erstwhile President Trump was reelected because he did specified a bully occupation cracking down connected crime," Daines said.