Montana U.S. Senate Candidates Hold First Joint Debate in Bozeman
Four candidates vying for Montana's U.S. Senate seat—Kurt Alme, Alani Bankhead, Seth Bodnar, and Kyle Austin—participated in their first joint debate of the campaign season at the Field and Stream Lodge in Bozeman, discussing issues relevant to Montanans.

Billings, MT, October 11, 2026 —
Four individuals seeking to represent Montana in the U.S. Senate convened for their inaugural joint debate on [Date of debate, if provided, otherwise omit or state missing]. The event took place at the Field and Stream Lodge in Bozeman, bringing together candidates Kurt Alme, Alani Bankhead, Seth Bodnar, and Kyle Austin.
This marked the first occasion where all four candidates shared a stage for a public discussion during the current campaign season. The debate focused on a range of topics identified as pertinent to the residents of Montana.
Details regarding the specific issues discussed, the format of the debate, and the outcomes or key exchanges were not provided in the summary. Information about the candidates’ platforms or their positions on these issues is also not available.
The names of the candidates participating were Kurt Alme, Alani Bankhead, Seth Bodnar, and Kyle Austin. The venue for the debate was the Field and Stream Lodge, located in Bozeman, Montana.
Further details about the debate, including the length of the event, attendance, or any follow-up discussions, were not specified in the available information.
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