Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has thrown his support behind independent candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana’s closely watched Senate race, marking the latest Democratic push to back the nonpartisan challenger. The endorsement, first reported by ABC News, reflects a broader strategy by party leaders to bolster Bodnar’s chances against the Republican nominee. Analysts suggest Bodnar’s independent status may offer a path to victory in a state where partisan divisions run deep. The move underscores the high stakes of the election, with Democrats seeking to prevent a Republican gain in the closely divided Senate.


Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed independent Seth Bodnar on Friday over the Democratic nominee in Montana's Senate race. Buttigieg’s endorsement of Bodnar, first reported by ABC News, is the latest in a string of Democratic efforts to swing the race toward the independent candidate, who some believe has a better chance to beat Republican...