Overview
- Bailey announced the decision in a video posted Monday, about three weeks after the Oct. 22 crash in rural Montana.
- The crash killed his son, Zachary, daughter-in-law, Kelsey, and grandchildren Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7; 10-year-old Finn was not aboard.
- Bailey and his wife have taken guardianship of Finn, according to family statements reported by local outlets.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and officials have not identified a cause.
- Campaign activity remains limited as surrogates, including running mate Aaron Del Mar, appear at events, with a seven-candidate GOP field already filed for the March 17, 2026 primary.