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'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent

Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.

Published August 10, 2026, 6:12 PM

Updated August 10, 2026, 11:01 PM4.5K

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'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent

Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.

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'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent

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