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  "path": "/2026/03/04/us-news/montana-gop-sen-steve-daines-to-pass-the-torch-surprisingly-reveals-he-wont-seek-reelection/",
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  "textContent": "Daines, 64, is the sixth Republican senator to decide against seeking re-election ahead of the critical November midterm elections, joining Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).",
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