New Attention on Bankhead Claim She Was Offered Job to Leave Senate Race, DNC Denies Allegation
The attorney general said the allegation could violate state law and his office may investigate after the DNC denied any job offer.
- On Wednesday, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced an investigation into Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead's claim that the Democratic National Committee offered her a job to leave the race, calling the allegation "extremely concerning."
- During a Montana PBS interview last week, Bankhead detailed the alleged offer, stating she was approached to become the "DNC's head of female veteran candidates" or a similar role.
- The Democratic National Committee denied the allegation on Thursday, stating no such offer was extended; Bankhead previously reported experiencing pressure to exit, including a letter from 22 state legislators and calls from various officials.
- Knudsen cited Montana Code Annotated 13-35-221, which prohibits offering "payment or anything of value" to induce a candidate to cease running. His office intends to contact Bankhead, Seth Bodnar, and the DNC to investigate.
- Independent candidate Seth Bodnar's campaign reiterated this week that they had no involvement in any efforts to push Bankhead out. The Senate race continues with candidates vying for voter support amid the ongoing controversy.
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