A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
Three candidates are vying for a Senate seat in Montana: Alani Bankhead, a Democrat, Seth Bodnar, an independent, and Kurt Alme, a Republican. Democrats fear Ms. Bankhead and Mr. Bodnar will split the vote of Democrats and independents.
Alaska’s director of elections ruled Monday that Dan J. Sullivan must be removed from the ballot for Alaska’s Senate race. The decision can be appealed to a state court.