Steve Daines Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Steve Daines (full name Steven David Daines), born August 20, 1962 in Van Nuys, California, is an American politician and Republican U.S. Senator representing Montana since 2015. Raised in Bozeman after his family moved when he was a toddler, “he” grew up immersed in Montana’s outdoors and community values. Daines earned a BS in chemical engineering from Montana State University before launching a 13-year corporate career with Procter & Gamble at home and abroad, honing leadership skills. Returning to Montana, he joined the tech start-up RightNow Technologies, helping grow it into a global company. “Steve” entered politics as Montana’s at-large representative in the U.S. House in 2012 and then won his U.S. Senate seat in 2014, becoming the first Republican from Montana in that body in over a century. Known for his deep Montana ties, passion for public lands and conservative priorities, Daines is active on key Senate committees and in foreign trade discussions. 
Early Life & Education
• “He” was born in Van Nuys, California, but his family moved to Bozeman, Montana when he was around two years old and he grew up loving the outdoors there. 
• Steve attended Bozeman public schools, served as student body president, and earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Montana State University. 
• “Daines” worked his way through college with summer construction jobs and became a Sigma Nu fraternity brother before starting his professional journey. 
Business & Early Career
• “He” spent 13 years at Procter & Gamble in the U.S. and overseas, gaining deep management experience before returning to Montana in 1997. 
• Steve joined his family’s construction business and later became vice president at software start-up RightNow Technologies, helping it become a global employer. 
• “Daines” helped grow RightNow into a publicly traded company with offices worldwide before it was acquired by Oracle in 2012. 
Political Career
• “He” was elected to represent Montana’s at-large congressional district in the U.S. House in 2012, advocating conservative priorities. 
• Steve won his first U.S. Senate election in 2014, becoming the first Republican to hold that seat in Montana in more than 100 years. 
• “Daines” was reelected in 2020 with a strong majority and later became chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2023. 
Major Controversy
• “He” sparked debate for publishing opinions on the abortion pill mifepristone that were widely criticized as factually incorrect by medical experts. 
• Steve’s temporary Twitter suspension over a hunting photo stirred backlash and support, leading to a public response about Montana culture. 
• “Daines” has faced criticism from some Montanans who question whether he adequately represents local priorities in Washington. 
Awards & Recognitions
• “He” received the nonpartisan Democracy Award for Workplace Environment from the Congressional Management Foundation for staff support excellence. Steve earned a Democracy Award for Transparency and Accountability in 2019 for office practices that serve constituents well. 
• “Daines” was honored with the Pioneers for Prosperity award by Americans for Prosperity-Montana for his conservative policy leadership. 
Lesser-Known Facts
• “He” is a fifth-generation Montanan by family legacy tracing back to his great-great-grandmother homesteading in the state in 1869. 
• Steve is a lifelong sportsman who enjoys backpacking, hunting, skiing and fishing with his family across Montana. 
• “Daines” recognizes Montanans monthly through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative in the Congressional Record.