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Buttigieg Endorses Independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate Race

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC · How we work

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Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, endorsed independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana.
Bodnar, a 47-year-old Green Beret and former University of Montana president, says he will not caucus with either party.
Bodnar has raised more than $1.8 million, outpacing Republican nominee Kurt Alme, a former U.S. Attorney.
The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the Montana Senate race as solidly Republican.

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Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, endorsed independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana.
Bodnar, a 47-year-old Green Beret and former University of Montana president, says he will not caucus with either party.
Bodnar has raised more than $1.8 million, outpacing Republican nominee Kurt Alme, a former U.S. Attorney.
The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the Montana Senate race as solidly Republican.