# Alani Bankhead

> Alani Bankhead is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana in 2026. She is a third-generation military veteran who served in the Air Force for over 21 years. Her career has focused on combating online exploitation and protecting children and families.

## Key facts

- Party: Democrat
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: None
- State: MT
- Race: Montana U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Montana
- Race rating: Lean R
- Campaign website: https://alaniformt.com/

## Background

- Education: Not publicly available.
- Professional background: U.S. Air Force veteran; career focused on combating online exploitation and supporting investigations related to child sex abuse and human trafficking.
- Public service: None on record.
- Military service: U.S. Air Force, 21+ years of service.

## Opponents in this race

- [Kurt Alme](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/kurt-alme-montana-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Kurt Alme](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/kurt-alme-mt-2026.md) — Republican
- [Alani Bankhead](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/alani-bankhead-mt-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Alani Bankhead: https://alaniformt.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.538Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/alani-bankhead-montana-d-2026
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