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Buttigieg endorses independent candidate Seth Bodnar over Democratic nominee in Montana Senate race
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has endorsed independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana, bypassing the Democratic nominee Alani Bankhead.
- Buttigieg praised Bodnar's service background, including his time as an Army Green Beret and president of the University of Montana, highlighting his commitment to serving all Montanans.
- Bodnar, who plans to remain independent in the Senate, is competing against Democrat Alani Bankhead and Republican Kurt Alme in a state that leans strongly Republican.
- Bodnar's appeal as an independent with a platform focused on affordability and anti-corruption has led to calls for Bankhead to withdraw to avoid splitting the non-Republican vote.
- The race follows Republican Sen. Steve Daines' unexpected decision not to seek reelection, with high-profile GOP figures like former President Trump and Vice President JD Vance actively campaigning for the Republican candidate.
