Financial backer of Democratic Senate nominee backs out of Montana

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 400

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A political action committee that formed this spring and spent millions on boosting Democrat Alani Bankhead’s profile in the primary election for U.S. Senate is pulling out of the state, saying the seat is unwinnable by a Democratic candidate.

“Progressive Vet PAC formed in early 2026 to combat MAGA Republicans trying to rig the Montana Democratic primary for U.S. Senate,” the group said in a press release. “Unfortunately, recent polling and fundraising reports make it …

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