Buttigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar over Democrat in Montana Senate race
Pete Buttigieg endorsed independent Seth Bodnar instead of Democratic nominee Alani Bankhead in Montana's Senate race, and Bodnar says he won't caucus with Democrats.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has endorsed independent Seth Bodnar in Montana's U.S. Senate race, passing over the Democratic nominee, Alani Bankhead. CBS News reports Bodnar says he will not caucus with Democrats if he wins.
The Hill reports the endorsement came on Friday. It says ABC News reported it first.
The Hill describes the endorsement as the latest in a string of Democratic efforts to move the race toward Bodnar. According to The Hill, some people believe he has a better chance of beating the Republican candidate. Bankhead is still on the ballot.
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- ABC NewsButtigieg endorses independent over Democratic nominee in Montana Senate raceFri, Oct 23, 5:25 AM EDT
- The HillButtigieg endorses independent in Montana Senate race with a Democrat still on the ballotFri, Oct 23, 11:33 AM EDT
- CBS NewsButtigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate raceFri, Oct 23, 12:23 PM EDT
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- Fri, Oct 23, 12:05 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Buttigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate race