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Political Standoff in Senate Races

Updated 2026-08-01 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Politico reported that Democratic candidates in Montana and South Dakota have no plans to step aside for independent challengers. This could intensify competition in upcoming Senate races.

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It might take ‘a lightning bolt from God’ to get these Senate Democratic hopefuls to bow for independents

Democrats in Montana and South Dakota told POLITICO they have no plans to step aside for independents mounting serious Senate campaigns.

2026-08-01 11:00 UTC