The leadership position will be open following McConnell's retirement after 18 years in the job. Senate Republicans are set to elect a new leader on November 13, 2024. Despite the opportunity, Daines expressed his desire to focus more on family. Saying he is eager to spend more time with his family in Montana.

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines says, regardless of how well Republicans do in their bid to take back control of the Senate, he won’t be running for party leader.

Following the election, Republicans will control the Senate with a 53 to 47 majority, but one question remains -- who will become the new Senate majority leader? Outgoing leader Mitch McConnell will remain in Congress but will step aside as the longest serving party leader in history.