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Kurt Alme
Republican
Kurt Alme
Montana Republican Senate nominee?
$3.3K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age59 years old (Oct 7, 1966)
GenderMale
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LocationMontana
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder — B.S. (business)
Notable personal detailsKurt Alme is an American attorney and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Montana (2026). He has served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana (confirmed in 2017) and later as interim U.S. attorney in 2025, and previously worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana. He also served in Montana state government as director of the Office of Budget and Program Planning and as director of the Montana Department of Revenue, and has worked in nonprofit leadership with the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Kurt Alme has served as Montana Department of Revenue director and as state budget director under Gov. Greg Gianforte and has been involved in supporting tax-relief and budget restraint policies while acknowledging the need to account for revenue impacts. His public record includes testimony supporting tax incentives (qualified endowment credit) while noting budgetary trade-offs. His roles in GOP administrations align with an emphasis on controlling state spending and providing tax relief for Montanans.
Immigration & Border
As U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, Kurt Alme emphasized enforcement of federal immigration laws and led prosecutions involving illegal entry, smuggling, and related immigration offenses. His public remarks and DOJ actions under his office referenced participation in federal initiatives aimed at combating illegal immigration and transnational criminal activity. The available record emphasizes enforcement and prosecution rather than proposals to expand legal pathways or asylum protections.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate has been publicly associated with messaging endorsing 'American energy dominance' and pro-energy production priorities, but there is no found detailed campaign platform or policy document specifying specific climate or energy policies. Public statements and endorsements emphasize economic growth, cutting regulations, and expanding U.S. energy production without clear commitments on emissions targets, carbon pricing, or phasing out fossil fuels.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Kurt Alme has filed to run for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat as a Republican just before the deadline, immediately becoming the leading GOP contender. Senator Steve Daines then pulled out of the race and endorsed Alme, a move critics say limited voter choice because it happened so close to the filing deadline. Alme has also received endorsements from Donald Trump and the National Republican Senate Committee, consolidating establishment support as the race takes shape.
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Articles
SCSanta Clarita Valley Signal3 months ago
Brian Richards | Calling Out Both Sides’ Bad Behavior
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MMassLive3 months ago
When did US senators start anointing their successors? Can they even do that?
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TNThe New York Times3 months ago
Steve Daines’s Switcheroo Starts New Fight in Montana Senate Race
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LALos Angeles Times3 months ago
Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid in surprise move
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Polls
Montana Republican Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Montana Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Kurt Alme for Montana Republican Senate nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$888.1K
$592.1K
$296.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$922.3K
$261.9K
$15.4K
Source: FEC