Republicans hold Montana Senate seat; Alme wins, Daines retires

Republican Kurt Alme won Montana's Senate seat, succeeding retiring incumbent Steve Daines. Daines withdrew before the nomination deadline to deter strong Democratic challengers, and the Democratic vote was split, securing the Republican hold. This maintains the GOP's Senate majority in a competitive state.

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