RepublicanCurrent Officeholder

Steve Daines

U.S. Senate

MT U.S. Senate

Steve Daines is a Montana businessman and former Procter & Gamble executive who entered politics as a Tea Party-aligned congressman in 2012 before winning the Senate seat in 2014. He is a reliable conservative who is particularly focused on public lands access, agriculture, and energy development — issues that define Montana's economy. He won re-election in 2020 against Governor Steve Bullock, 55–45%, in a state that voted for Trump by 16 points.

Public Lands & Outdoor Recreation

Keep federal lands accessible for hunting, fishing, and energy production

Opposed land transfer policies that would reduce hunting and fishing access
Backed legislation allowing motorized recreational vehicle use on Forest Service roads
Supported grazing rights for Montana ranchers on federal land

Agriculture

Protect Montana farmers and ranchers; oppose burdensome regulations

Backed crop insurance reforms and disaster assistance for drought-stricken Montana farmers
Opposed EPA water regulations affecting irrigation and ranching operations
Supported USMCA trade agreement provisions benefiting agricultural exports

Energy Development

Expand domestic energy production including coal, oil, gas, and critical minerals

Opposed coal leasing moratoriums on federal land
Backed permitting reform to speed domestic energy and mining projects
Supported critical minerals mining for domestic supply chain independence

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