# 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.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
- State: MT
- Race: Montana Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Helena, MT
- Race rating: Likely Republican
- Campaign website: https://bankheadforsenate.com

## 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.

## Background

- Professional background: Air Force lieutenant colonel; Leadership coach
- Military service: U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel

## Opponents in this race

- [Alani Bankhead](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/alani-bankhead-montana-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [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

## Sources

- Senate race takes shape as Bankhead emerges from primary — Daily Montanan: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/06/06/montana-senate-race-takes-shape-as-bankhead-emerges-from-democratic-primary/
- Alani Bankhead — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Alani_Bankhead

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:52:44.182Z

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