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Democrats Pressure Bankhead to Withdraw, Warn Harassment Campaign

8/10/2026

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Democrats urge Alani Bankhead to drop out of the Montana Senate race so Seth Bodnar can run.
Seth Bodnar, backed by Montana Sen. Jon Tester, may withdraw before the Aug. 10 deadline if Alani Bankhead stays.
Matthew Foldi leaked a “Montana Senate Seat: How to Help” document describing a harassment campaign against Alani Bankhead’s family and warning Democrats that her continued candidacy could give Republican Kurt Alme an easy victory.

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Democrats urge Alani Bankhead to drop out of the Montana Senate race so Seth Bodnar can run.
Seth Bodnar, backed by Montana Sen. Jon Tester, may withdraw before the Aug. 10 deadline if Alani Bankhead stays.
Matthew Foldi leaked a “Montana Senate Seat: How to Help” document describing a harassment campaign against Alani Bankhead’s family and warning Democrats that her continued candidacy could give Republican Kurt Alme an easy victory.