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Kurt Alme

Republican candidate for United States Senator, Montana · Open seat

Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana; former Montana state budget director

Kurt Alme is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Montana. Incumbent Sen. Steve Daines is not running for a third term, and Alme filed for the seat on March 4, 2026, minutes before the filing deadline. Daines, Gov. Greg Gianforte and President Trump endorsed him, and he won the June 2, 2026 Republican primary.

Where Alme stands

War powers

Says the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war and that Congress should consistently enforce its role. Also says presidents must be able to act quickly to protect Americans.

Rural health care

Supports building on the Rural Health Transformation Program and investing in providers instead of subsidizing insurers. Backs expanding telehealth and requiring health care price transparency.

Public safety and drugs

Supports border security, backing law enforcement and prosecuting violent criminals and drug trafficking organizations up to the cartels. Proposes more focus on drug prevention and treatment.

Cost of living and housing

Argues that cutting deficit spending and balancing budgets will lower prices. Supports reducing regulations that slow home construction in order to increase housing supply.

Federal spending

Proposes bringing his Montana budget experience to Washington: balancing budgets, cutting spending and providing tax relief.

Background

• U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, 2017–2020 (first Trump administration)
• Montana budget director under Gov. Greg Gianforte, starting in 2021
• Appointed U.S. Attorney for Montana again in Trump's second term; resigned to run for Senate in 2026
• Former director, Montana Department of Revenue
• Former president, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Foundation
• Born October 7, 1966, in Great Falls, Montana
• First run for elected office

In the news

• Republican Kurt Alme leans into homegrown experience in case for Senate seat Daily Montanan, October 22, 2026
• U.S. Senate Race: Alme Runs on Montana Roots and a Budget-Balancing Résumé Flathead Beacon, October 16, 2026
• Four candidates face-off in chaotic Senate race Montana Public Radio, October 14, 2026

Also running for United States Senator

• Kyle Austin Libertarian
• Alani Bankhead Democratic
• Seth Bodnar Independent

Sources

• Montana Free Press 2026 Election Guide – Kurt Alme questionnaire
• Wikipedia – Kurt Alme
• Ballotpedia – Kurt Alme
• FEC candidate page
• NBC News – primary result

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.