Summary
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, has endorsed independent candidate Seth Bodnar in the Montana Senate race instead of the Democratic nominee. Bodnar, a retired Army Green Beret and former University of Montana president, says he will remain independent if elected and not join either major party.
Key Facts
- Pete Buttigieg endorsed Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate, for Montana Senate.
- Bodnar is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and was president of the University of Montana.
- Bodnar plans to remain independent in the Senate, not joining Democrats or Republicans.
- The Democratic and Republican candidates are Alani Bankhead and Kurt Alme, respectively.
- Montana is a traditionally Republican state with more Republican voters.
- Republican Senator Steve Daines chose not to run for reelection, creating the open seat.
- President Trump held a rally to support Republican candidates in Montana last week.
- Bodnar’s independent stance has gained some support, leading to calls for the Democrat to drop out to avoid splitting the anti-Republican vote.
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