On February 9 , 2014 , Walsh was appointed to replace Baucus in the Senate after Baucus stepped down early , making Walsh the incumbent in the race .
On October 3 , 2013 , Walsh announced his intention to run for the seat of retiring Senator Max Baucus .
On February 9 , 2014 , Walsh was appointed to replace Max Baucus in the Senate after Max Baucus stepped down early , making Walsh the incumbent in the race .
On October 3 , 2013 , Walsh announced his intention to run for the seat of retiring Senator Max Baucus .