Montana Democratic Party chair Shannon O'Brien has resigned and backed independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar ahead of the November midterm elections. She said the party is deeply divided, according to an op-ed.
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01Summary
- 01Shannon O'Brien announced her resignation as chair of the Montana Democratic Party on Monday.
- 02She endorsed Montana independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar weeks before the November midterm elections.
- 03O'Brien had served as state party chair since 2025.
- 04In an op-ed on MS NOW, she said the Montana Democratic Party is more divided than...
02Why it matters
The resignation adds to election-year turmoil inside Montana Democrats and could affect how the party performs in a closely watched Senate race. O'Brien's endorsement of an independent candidate also signals a split that may matter to voters choosing between party lines.
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