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Steve Daines Leads Montana Senate Race Polls for 2026

2/25/2026

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Steve Daines, the Republican Senator from Montana, leads in polling for the 2026 Montana Senate race.
Daines has held the seat since 2014 and is favored after U.S. President Donald Trump's 2024 win.
Polls show Daines with a 19-point lead over Democratic candidates Reilly Neill and a 14-point lead over Democratic candidate Seth Bodnar, with Bodnar potentially running as an independent.
Analysts expect Republicans to retain Senate majority, and Daines' reelection campaign emphasizes conservative values.

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Steve Daines, the Republican Senator from Montana, leads in polling for the 2026 Montana Senate race.
Daines has held the seat since 2014 and is favored after U.S. President Donald Trump's 2024 win.
Polls show Daines with a 19-point lead over Democratic candidates Reilly Neill and a 14-point lead over Democratic candidate Seth Bodnar, with Bodnar potentially running as an independent.
Analysts expect Republicans to retain Senate majority, and Daines' reelection campaign emphasizes conservative values.