Alani Bankhead Stays in Montana Senate Race, Defying Party Pressure
August 11, 2026
Alani Bankhead, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana, confirmed she will not drop out of the 2026 race. Monday marked the final day candidates could withdraw without appearing on the ballot. Members of Bankhead’s party urged her to exit to favor independent candidate Seth Bodnar, who also refuses
