DNC denies Bankhead's claim she was offered job to drop out of Montana Senate race

Montana Senate candidate Alani Bankhead claims she was approached by the Democratic National Committee with an offer to withdraw from her race in exchange for a party position, a claim the DNC strongly denies. The three-way contest pits Bankhead against an Independent and a Republican for the open Senate seat, with some Democrats reportedly urging her to step aside to consolidate support. Bankhead has dismissed calls to exit, insisting she remains committed to the campaign. The dispute highlights internal party tensions ahead of a closely watched election.

Democrat Alani Bankhead said in a recent interview she was offered a Democratic National Committee (DNC) job to drop out of the Montana Senate race — an allegation the DNC denies. Bankhead is running against Independent Seth Bodnar and Republican Kurt Alme for the open Senate seat. She's faced calls to exit the race to...