Kurt Alme

Recent media appearances

• DebateOct 11, 2026U.S. Senate: Alme, Austin, Bankhead, Bodnar 2026Montana PBS

Top articles

1. Daily MontananRepublican Kurt Alme leans into homegrown experience in case for Senate seatOct 22, 2026
2. Daily MontananMontana US Senate candidates share debate stageOct 12, 2026
3. Montana Public RadioBankhead, Bodnar remain on the Senate ballot, setting up a three-way raceAug 12, 2026

Overview

Kurt Alme was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Montana in 2026. President Trump twice nominated him as U.S. attorney for Montana, and he served as state budget director under Gov. Greg Gianforte. He was born in Great Falls and graduated from high school in Miles City. dailymontanan.com projects.montanafreepress.org

Alme was a first-time candidate. He entered the race after Sen. Steve Daines withdrew at the March filing deadline. His opponents included independent Seth Bodnar, Democrat Alani Bankhead and Libertarian Kyle Austin. dailymontanan.com mtpr.org PBS

Platform

• Proposes prioritizing prosecution of violent criminals and investigating drug trafficking organizations up to the cartels.projects.montanafreepress.org
• Proposes reining in federal deficit spending and cutting regulations that slow home construction.projects.montanafreepress.org
• Proposes using Rural Health Transformation Program funds to recruit and retain doctors and nurses, and expanding telehealth.projects.montanafreepress.org
• Proposes health care price transparency so patients can compare costs before receiving care.projects.montanafreepress.org dailymontanan.com
• Said in a debate that he will never support a cut in Social Security benefits for seniors.dailymontanan.com
• Said in a debate that he will always fight to keep public lands in public hands.dailymontanan.com