Bankhead staying in Senate race, setting up a four-way battle

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 788

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Alani Bankhead is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat to represent the Montanans with “five dollars in their pocket and a whole lot of heart,” not billionaires or corporate interests.

That’s why she’s committed to staying in the race to replace outgoing Republican Sen. Steve Daines, Bankhead said during a press conference in Helena on Monday.

Monday is the deadline for candidates to take themselves off the November ballot in Montana, …

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