Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Wednesday that he will not seek a third term, making him the latest Republican in Congress to head for the exit this year. While the 63-year-old had already filed to run again this fall, he withdrew his name from qualification shortly before Wednesday’s state filing deadline for candidates. He released … Read more
Washington — Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has decided not to run for reelection, adding to the growing list of Republicans in Congress who want out. Daines did not give a specific reason for his retirement, but said he had wrestled with the decision for months. He called his time in Congress “the greatest honor … Read more
Washington — Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire ahead of what could be a tough midterm cycle for the party. “I have made the decision to leave office at the end of my fourth term and not seek re-election,” Zinke said in … Read more