Alani Bankhead

Alani Bankhead is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate representing Montana in the 2026 primary election on June 2. A retired Air Force LtCol, she leverages her military background to propose reallocating unused defense spending to fund rural healthcare, a key component of her top priority: ensuring access to quality healthcare for all Montanans. She also focuses on broader affordability issues, support for farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, and fostering workforce development. Bankhead advocates for setting term limits for US Congressional members, responsible environmental stewardship, and strengthening education as a community foundation. Her campaign is based in Helena.