Seth
Bodnar

1. Economy & jobs Opposes reckless tariffs; supports reducing national debt and workforce investment +

2. Housing Supports building more homes and restricting private-equity home purchases +

3. Health care Supports universal coverage option, lower drug costs, and protecting Medicaid +

4. Immigration Supports strong borders and enforcement, with due process and comprehensive reform +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Strongly supports reproductive freedom +

6. Climate & energy Supports defending Montana's public lands and reducing wildfire risk +

7. Taxes & budget Opposes legislation adding to national debt; supports bringing down debt +

8. Guns Supports Second Amendment; opposes government intrusion in gun ownership +

9. Democracy & elections Supports anti-corruption reforms, voting rights, and bipartisan independence +

10. Foreign policy & defense Opposes unauthorized war in Iran; demands congressional war authorization +

1. Oct 11
   debate

   Bodnar joins Alme, Bankhead, and Austin in first four-candidate Senate debate in Bozeman

   Bodnar participated in a 90-minute debate in Bozeman — the first time all four candidates appeared onstage together. He argued only an independent could fix a 'broken political system,' criticized Alme's handling of sexual-abuse cases as a federal prosecutor, and questioned the circumstances of Sen. Steve Daines' withdrawal and endorsement of Alme.

   ↳ Montana U.S. Senate race: Alme, Bankhead, Bodnar and Austin ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 5
   poll

   Poll shows Bodnar in third place at 26% behind Alme's 45%

   A NonStop Local/American Pulse Research and Polling survey fielded September 19–24 among 604 likely voters showed Alme at 45%, Bodnar at 26%, and Bankhead at 19%, placing Bodnar in third place.

   ↳ Alme Way Ahead in Three-Way Montana Senate Race · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 5
   news

   Bodnar campaign announces surpassing 20,000 accepted petition signatures, securing ballot access

   The Bodnar campaign announced it had surpassed 20,000 accepted signatures, which the campaign said secured its path to the November ballot. Bodnar had previously said the campaign collected signatures from nearly 30,000 Montanans in 52 counties.

   ↳ Montana Voices: Bodnar “Will bring positive change ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 24
   controversy

   Bodnar and Bankhead trade accusations over campaign financing at Missoula forum

   At an Indivisible Missoula forum, Bodnar accused Bankhead's primary campaign of benefiting from over $3 million in dark money spending via Progressive Vet PAC. Bankhead countered that Bodnar was 'governed by the billionaire class' and that outside spending had tried to push her out of the race. MTPR noted these were disputed claims, not established findings.

   ↳ Bankhead and Bodnar trade barbs Senate race campaign ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 24
   controversy

   Cascade County investigation into Bodnar petition signatures remains ongoing

   The Cascade County attorney provided an update on an investigation into alleged improper petition-signature gathering involving Bodnar's and another candidate's campaigns. The matter was described as ongoing with no final finding of wrongdoing established.

   ↳ Cascade County Attorney Shares Update on Fraudulent Campaign Signatures Case · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 18
   endorsement

   Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses Bodnar, unusual for a non-Democrat

   The Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed independent Seth Bodnar, which was noted as unusual because the group typically backs Democratic candidates. The announcement was reported by the Daily Montanan and highlighted by the Bodnar campaign.

   ↳ ICYMI: Independent Seth Bodnar Endorsed by Planned ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 18
   news

   Bodnar campaign ad raises surveillance concerns over Flock security cameras

   Montana Public Radio reported on a Bodnar campaign ad criticizing Flock security cameras and framing unregulated surveillance technology as a campaign issue.

   ↳ AI enters the chat; Poll results reveal surprises; New ads probably sound familiar · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 18
   endorsement

   Independent-focused PAC names Bodnar its first endorsee

   A newly formed PAC supporting independent congressional candidates endorsed Bodnar as its first endorsee. The PAC had accumulated $10 million since its formation in July, though that figure represents the PAC's total, not necessarily money spent on Bodnar.

   ↳ Interest group money rolls in to Montana's congressional races · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 18
   poll

   Poll shows Bodnar at 30% in Montana Free Press/Rutgers Eagleton survey

   A Montana Free Press/Rutgers Eagleton poll showed Alme at 38%, Bodnar at 30%, and Bankhead at 16%.

   ↳ AI enters the chat; Poll results reveal surprises; New ads probably sound familiar · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Steve Bullock (former Montana governor) official
  Former Montana governor. sethformontana.com · Oct 2, 2026
• Reproductive Freedom for All organization
  sethformontana.com · Sep 29, 2026
• Veterans for All Voters Action organization
  Also listed under veterans' organizations. sethformontana.com · Sep 29, 2026
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
  missoulacurrent.com · Sep 18, 2026
• SEIU 775 Montana union
  Montana members voted to endorse on August 3; SEIU 775 announced the decision August 4. seiu775.org · Aug 4, 2026
• Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) union
  Endorsement announced August 5 according to Montana Public Radio; decision dated August 4. mtpr.org · Aug 4, 2026
• Forward Montana organization
  Endorsed Bodnar after evaluating the statewide race and candidates' prospects. forwardmontana.org · Jul 30, 2026
• VoteVets organization
  Veterans' organization endorsement. votevets.org · Jul 24, 2026
• Independent Veterans of America organization
  Veterans' organization endorsement. sethformontana.com · Jul 24, 2026
• Wild Montana Action Fund organization
  Publicly expressed support in a July 10 opinion piece; no separate endorsement-announcement date given. flatheadbeacon.com · Jul 10, 2026
• Adam Kinzinger (former U.S. Representative) official
  Former U.S. representative and 'Country First' leader, according to the campaign announcement. sethformontana.com · Jul 2, 2026
• Montana AFL-CIO union
  x.com · Jun 29, 2026
• End Citizens United organization
  sethformontana.com · Jun 18, 2026
• John Bradley official
  Named in campaign endorsement announcement alongside Racicot, Tester, and others; title not specified in sources. sethformontana.com · Jun 15, 2026
• Max Baucus (former U.S. Senator) official
  Former Democratic U.S. Senator from Montana; part of a group endorsement announcement. x.com · Jun 15, 2026
• Susan Geise official
  Named in campaign endorsement announcement alongside Racicot, Tester, and others; title not specified in sources. sethformontana.com · Jun 15, 2026
• Buchanan official
  Named in campaign endorsement announcement alongside Racicot, Tester, and others; full name and title not specified in sources. sethformontana.com · Jun 15, 2026
• Jon Tester (former U.S. Senator) official
  Former Democratic U.S. Senator from Montana; part of a group endorsement announcement. x.com · Jun 15, 2026
• Marc Racicot (former Republican Montana governor) official
  Former Montana governor; endorsed alongside Jon Tester, Max Baucus, Susan Geise, John Bradley, and Buchanan in a campaign announcement. x.com · Jun 15, 2026
• Montana Conservation Voters (MCV) / MCV Action Fund PAC organization
  Endorsement decision made by the MCV Action Fund PAC. mtvoters.org · May 26, 2026

Raised

$3.24M

Spent

$2.26M

Cash on hand

$978K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6MT00287(opens in a new tab)