Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is retiring and withdrawing from his reelection campaign.
Daines, Montana’s senior senator, dropped out just moments before the deadline to join or withdraw from a race on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Daines said in a statement he’s been wrestling with the decision for months and that it’s time for a new generation of leaders to take the reins.
He endorsed Republican Montana U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme to take his place in the race.
