Buttigieg endorses independent in Montana Senate race with a Democrat still on the ballot
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed independent candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana’s Senate race. This endorsement comes even though a Democrat is still running in the race, as some believe Bodnar has a better chance to defeat the Republican candidate.Key Facts
- Pete Buttigieg is a former U.S. Transportation Secretary.
- He endorsed Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate in Montana’s Senate race.
- A Democrat is also on the ballot for the same Senate seat.
- Buttigieg and other Democrats believe Bodnar can more effectively challenge the Republican candidate.
- This endorsement is part of a strategy to influence the race outcome in favor of the independent candidate.
- The Senate race is in Montana.
- The news was first reported by ABC News.
