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.
Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” fame hopes to build a sprawling data center on the parched shores of the Great Salt Lake. It has become a burning issue in Utah’s looming primaries.