Election Live Updates: Steve Daines Exits Montana Senate Race; Trump Plans Texas Runoff Endorsement
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Steve Daines of Montana announced he will not seek re-election just before the filing deadline, endorsing U.S. attorney Kurt Alme, who also received President Trump's backing, potentially giving Democrats a rare chance to flip the seat.
- In Texas, the Republican Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton is set for May 26, with Trump expected to endorse one candidate; Democrat James Talarico, who defeated Jasmine Crockett in the primary, is aiming to flip the traditionally red seat.
- Several key congressional primaries are headed to runoffs, including Texas’s 18th District between Democrats Al Green and Christian Menefee, and the 33rd District between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson
