Democrats’ gamble on independent challengers hits major roadblock in Montana after Senate nominee refuses to quit race

Republicans’ chances of keeping both of Montana‘s Senate seats just shot through the roof after Democrats failed to clear the field for Seth Bodnar, an independent backed by ex-Sen. Jon Tester. As of now, Bodnar is running in a three-way race that is expected to split the Democratic vote in Montana and potentially gift

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Montana Democrat Stays In Senate Race Despite Pressure To Drop Out  HuffPost

Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.

Establishment Democrats have reportedly been pressuring the family of Alani Bankhead in order to push her into dropping out of the Montana Senate race so independent Seth Bodnar can step in.

Monday, Aug. 10, is the deadline to remove names from Montana's ballot. The Democrat in the Senate race there is being pressured to drop out to clear the field for an independent.

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