Inside the Montana Senate Race Giving Both Democrats and the GOP Heartburn
Summary
Independent candidate Seth Bodnar is running for the U.S. Senate in Montana, aiming to attract voters from both major parties by criticizing the current two-party system. Recent polls show Republican Kurt Alme in the lead, with Democrat Alani Bankhead second and Bodnar third, raising concerns that the divided opposition might help Alme win.Key Facts
- Seth Bodnar is running as an independent candidate for the Montana U.S. Senate seat.
- He criticizes the two-party system as divisive and aims to build a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
- Bodnar rejects government interference in personal matters like doctors' decisions, gun ownership, and private lives.
- He has support from notable Republicans and Democrats and has raised more campaign funds than his opponents.
- Recent polls show Republican Kurt Alme with around 41-44% support, Democrat Alani Bankhead at about 25%, and Bodnar at 17-24%.
- Bankhead leads Bodnar among Democratic voters by a large margin.
- A head-to-head poll showed Bodnar tied with Alme, but the election is currently a three-way race.
- There is concern that split opposition votes between Bankhead and Bodnar could allow Alme to win the Senate seat.
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