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Common Ground Scorecard for Steve Daines

U.S. Senate

Steve Daines (MT - R)

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Republican Steve Daines has concentrated on defending Montana’s agricultural, mining, and oil and gas industries from what he sees as federal over-regulation. As a former computer software executive, he’s active on issues of privacy and freedom of speech on the internet. Daines, who came to the Senate in 2015 after a single term as Montana’s sole House member, holds conservative positions on abortion, health care, gun control, and cutting taxes.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Steve Daines)

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Up for Reelection in 2026

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Senate Committee on Finance
  • Joint Congressional-Executive Commission on China
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Common Ground Score is

24
Somewhat Below Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
4
Personal ActionsMAX 30
0
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score decreased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 75% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

Communications Commentary

"The concern I have is friendships are being lost. I grew up friends with Democrats. It's not a good thing for this country. It truly isn't. The more we can facilitate back-and-forth dialogue, we'll be better off as a country as opposed to sitting back and screaming."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

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  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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