Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has endorsed independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana, choosing him over the Democratic nominee Alani Bankhead. Buttigieg praised Bodnar's service record and bipartisan approach. Bodnar has raised over $1.8 million more than Republican nominee Kurt Alme, but analysts still rate the race as solidly Republican. Some Democrats are urging Bankhead to withdraw in support of Bodnar, who emphasizes prioritizing candidates over party affiliation.
Key facts
- Pete Buttigieg endorsed independent candidate Seth Bodnar for the Montana Senate race.
- Bodnar has raised over $1.8 million more than Republican nominee Kurt Alme.
- The race is rated as solidly Republican by the Cook Political Report.
- Bodnar has ties to Democrats and has received support from former Democratic Senator Jon Tester.
- Buttigieg's endorsement comes less than two weeks before the November election.
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