Alani Bankhead
Recent media appearances
Top articles
Daily MontananAlani Bankhead wants to be 'the fighter in DC'Oct 20, 2026
Daily MontananMontana US Senate candidates share debate stageOct 12, 2026
Montana Public RadioBankhead, Bodnar remain on the Senate ballot, setting up a three-way raceAug 12, 2026
Flathead BeaconIn Montana Senate Race, Democrat Bankhead Doubles Down on Bid Against BodnarJun 15, 2026
Overview
Alani Bankhead was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Montana in 2026. She retired as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and special agent and lives in the Helena area. She was a first-time candidate. dailymontanan.com projects.montanafreepress.org
Bankhead won the June 2026 Democratic primary and stayed in the race despite calls from some Democrats to step aside for independent Seth Bodnar. She also ran against Republican Kurt Alme and Libertarian Kyle Austin. mtpr.org flatheadbeacon.com PBS
Platform
- Proposes restoring and making permanent the enhanced ACA premium tax credits and adding a public option.alaniformt.com
- Proposes breaking up pharmacy benefit managers and banning spread pricing.alaniformt.com
- Proposes adding dental, vision and hearing coverage to Medicare.alaniformt.com
- Proposes redirecting unused military spending to fund rural health care.projects.montanafreepress.org
- Proposes raising the capital gains exclusion on home sales from $250,000 to $500,000 and tax breaks for builders whose portfolios are at least 30% affordable housing.projects.montanafreepress.org
- Said in a debate that the Social Security wage cap should be removed so all income is taxed.dailymontanan.com
- Says she opposes the development of public lands.projects.montanafreepress.org