Alme Campaigns in Culbertson Ahead of Senate Vote
Montana Republican Senate candidate Kurt Alme made an informal stop at a Culbertson casino before Tuesday's election.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Kurt Alme met with Culbertson constituents at the Stagecoach Casino on Sunday night as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate seat held by Steve Daines. Alme plans to visit communities across Montana until Tuesday's election against Democrat Alani Bankhead.
Why it matters
The race is for the Senate seat Steve Daines is vacating by not seeking re-election, making it an open contest for Montana voters. Alme's final push through the state's communities reflects the campaign's effort to reach voters before Election Day.
Alme received an 'A' rating from the NRA, while Bankhead received an 'F' rating according to Alme. The ratings are as reported by Alme's campaign and the election result remains pending.
The players
Kurt Alme
Kurt Alme is a Montana Republican who previously served as the state's budget director and as U.S. Attorney for Montana.
Alani Bankhead
Alani Bankhead is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Montana.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States, who endorsed Kurt Alme in the Montana Senate race.
The details
Alme, a former Montana budget director and U.S. Attorney for Montana who is a Miles City high school graduate, held an informal meet and greet at the Stagecoach Casino in Culbertson. He is running with endorsement from President Donald Trump against Democrat Alani Bankhead, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.
Timeline
Sunday, November 2, 2026: Alme meets Culbertson constituents at the Stagecoach Casino.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Montana U.S. Senate election day.
Political Context
Alme's campaign leans on NRA ratings to contrast himself with Bankhead in an open Montana Senate race. The rating comparison is a common campaign tactic in gun-rights-focused contests, and this one is presented by Alme rather than independently verified.
Voters in Montana will decide Tuesday who fills the Senate seat Steve Daines is leaving. The result will determine which candidate represents the state in the chamber beginning next term.
The takeaway
Montana voters have a final opportunity to weigh in on the open Senate seat before Tuesday. Checking candidate positions directly and confirming polling place details ahead of Election Day can help voters prepare.
What happens next
Tuesday's election will decide the Montana U.S. Senate seat between Alme and Bankhead.
Further reading
For more on the state's contests, see Elections coverage of the Montana Senate race.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Roundup.
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