WATCH: Montana AG Opens Investigation After DNC Allegedly Offered Democrat Alani Bankhead a Job to Quit Her Senate Race

Montana Democrat Senate nominee Alani Bankhead alleges the Democratic National Committee (DNC) attempted to force her out of the race after her primary victory, offering her a staff position in exchange for withdrawing and endorsing an independent candidate. Bankhead refused the offer, stating she cannot be bought or bullied. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced an investigation into the matter, citing potential violations of state law.

• Alani Bankhead, the Democratic Senate nominee in Montana, accuses the DNC of offering her a job to quit the race after she won the primary.
• Bankhead claims the DNC wanted her to endorse independent candidate Seth Bodnar instead of continuing her campaign.
• She stated she refused the job offer, asserting she cannot be bought or bullied out of the race.
• Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is investigating the allegation, considering it a potential violation of state law.
• Twenty-two Democratic state legislators had previously signed a letter urging Bankhead to step down.