Sen. Steve Daines Says He Is 'Probably Not' Running for Montana Governor in 2028
Republican Sen. Steve Daines stated he is unlikely to run for Montana governor in 2028 but affirmed he is not retiring from the Senate. He also urged President Donald Trump to remain neutral in the Texas Senate primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
theyeshivaworld.comRepublican Sen. Steve Daines said on Thursday that he is "probably not" going to run for Montana governor in 2028, according to Semafor. Daines also addressed the ongoing Texas Senate race, where incumbent Sen.
John Cornyn faces a primary runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton in May after neither candidate secured an outright majority in the initial primary vote. Paxton was indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015. " Daines also commented on the broader political environment for Republicans, noting the challenges of the "six-year itch" during a president’s second midterm.
He cited historical examples, noting that Republicans lost eight Senate seats during Ronald Reagan's second midterm and Democrats lost nine seats in 2014 during Barack Obama's second midterm.
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Sen. Steve Daines states he is 'probably not' running for Montana governor in 2028 and urges Trump to stay neutral in Texas Senate runoff.
7 sourcesSen. Steve Daines · Semafor reported · unattributed (Texas Senate race context) - 2026-05 (upcoming)
Texas Senate runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton scheduled after no candidate won a majority in the primary.
2 sourcesunattributed · Semafor reported - 2015
Ken Paxton indicted on securities fraud charges.
1 sourceunattributed
Potential Impact
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The Texas Senate runoff will determine the Republican nominee facing the general election, impacting Senate control.
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Daines' decision not to run for Montana governor could influence Republican candidate dynamics in the 2028 Montana gubernatorial race.
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Trump's potential neutrality in the Texas Senate runoff may affect the primary outcome between Cornyn and Paxton.
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