Senate Republican 'abruptly' retires after 2 terms

Another GOP lawmaker is calling it quits in November, according to multiple reports.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) officially withdrew his paperwork to run for another term on Wednesday, NBC Montana reported. Daines was first elected to the Senate in 2015 and has been a staunch ally of President Donald Trump's.

NBC Montana reported that Daines' announcement came after University of Montana President Seth Bodnar announced he is running for Senate as an Independent. Bodnar is also supported by former Sen.