Divided opposition boosts Republican Kurt Alme in Montana Senate contest
A recent Peak Insights poll shows Republican Kurt Alme leading the Montana Senate race with 44% of the vote, while independent Seth Bodnar and Democrat Alani Bankhead trail at 22% and 19% respectively.
The survey, commissioned by Alme's campaign, indicates that the split between independent and Democratic challengers is preventing a unified front against the GOP candidate. Bodnar and Bankhead have each declined to exit the race, leaving anti-Alme voters divided. The poll also notes that Bodnar holds a slight edge among independent voters, while the two challengers are dividing the Democratic electorate, with 49% favoring Bodnar and 43% favoring Bankhead.
Why it matters
The fragmented opposition could allow the Republican candidate to secure the Senate seat without a consolidated challenger.
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