Alani BankheadDemocraticRetired Air Force Lt Col and federal supervisory special agent — she hunted terror networks, spies, and child predators across the globe. Now she's running for Montana. I’m Alani Bankhead. Here’s my story — where I come from, what I’ve done, and why I’m running — told the only way I know how: clear and direct.
Kurt AlmeRepublicanKurt was born in Great Falls and graduated from high school in Miles City. Growing up across Montana taught him the values of hard work, faith, and service. Kurt spent his career serving Montanans as a prosecutor, budget watchdog, and public servant. Over the years that's meant balancing the state's budget, cutting tax
Kyle AustinLibertarianBorn and raised on Montana's Hi-Line, Kyle Austin has dedicated his life to serving his community through agriculture, healthcare, and public leadership. From working his family's farm and advocating for Montana's agricultural industry to earning his Doctor of Pharmacy and founding a successful independent 
Seth BodnarIndependenceI’m not a politician. I didn’t grow up in a wealthy or connected family. I was raised by two public school teachers. They poured their hearts and souls into their students and showed me what public service is really about. When I turned 18, I joined the military. I graduated from West Point two months before the attackU.S. Senators represent their entire state in Congress, serving six-year terms. They confirm judges, approve treaties, and vote on federal laws.
In the general election, the candidates who advanced face off and the winner takes office.
