Red-state Democrats Dig In as Independents See Slim Path to Senate
TL;DR
Democrats Alani Bankhead in Montana and Julian Beaudion in South Dakota say they will not exit their races for independents Bodnar and Bengs, despite pressure from national and local Democrats; withdrawal deadlines loom and experts warn a crowded, uphill race in two Trump-won states could jeopardize any path to a Senate majority, while independents could caucus with Democrats if they win.
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- Analysis | A divided field threatens Democrats’ Montana Senate hopes The Washington Post
- Montana’s Secretary of State weighs in on questions swirling around US Senate race The Independent Record
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