Live Results: Montana midterm primaries
Robert Yoon, Associated Press Robert Yoon, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Montana voters will select nominees in Tuesday's state primary to replace departing Republican incumbents in the U.S. Senate and House, but one major contender won't be on the ballot. Meanwhile, several state legislative primaries will highlight divisions within Montana's dominant Republican Party.
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Republicans hold slim majorities in both chambers of Congress. Montana has not been at the top of the list of seats Democrats hope to flip to regain control of either body, but the retirements do creak open the door for a candidate to possibly take advantage of the state's independent streak.
Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is not seeking a third term. He has endorsed former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme to replace him. Daines' late withdrawal from the race in March and the launch of Alme's candidacy, both timed to occur jus…