Lawyers say Montana Democratic Party could choose to not nominate replacement if Bankhead withdraws

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 1,187

Last Updated: 3 days, 15 hours ago

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In a new legal analysis, a group of lawyers say the Montana Democratic Party wouldn’t need to nominate a replacement if Alani Bankhead withdraws from the U.S. Senate race.

The position runs contrary to the party’s interpretation of state law.

The lawyers, all from Montana, describe themselves as a group of strong Democrats who want the Montana Democratic Party to “keep in mind the latitude they have under the U.S. Constitution,” state statute and party …

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