Alani Bankhead
Alani Bankhead is an Air Force lieutenant colonel and leadership coach. She won the Democratic primary for the open Senate seat with 43.7% of the vote.
- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: MT
- Current office: Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Incumbency status: challenger
Residence: Helena, MT
Biography
Alani Bankhead is an Air Force lieutenant colonel and leadership coach based in Helena, Montana. She won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on June 3, 2026, with 43.7% of the vote over former state representative Reilly Neill.
Professional background
Air Force lieutenant colonel; Leadership coach
Military service
U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel