Seth Bodnar
I · Montana · 2026Top priorities
- Offer independent leadership outside the two-party primary system
- Support veterans, education, and economic opportunity
- Protect Montana public lands and pragmatic problem-solving
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Biography
Seth Bodnar is an independent candidate for Montana's open U.S. Senate seat, a former University of Montana president, Rhodes scholar, West Point graduate, and Army veteran. His campaign emphasizes independent leadership, veterans, education, economic opportunity, public lands, and a less partisan approach to Montana's Senate representation. Ballot status: Bodnar filed as an independent by petition; the Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list showed the petition as pending when checked on September 17, 2026.
Key voting record
- Led the University of Montana before entering the Senate race, giving him executive experience in education, budgets, workforce development, and public institutions. Served
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