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https://eplocalnews.org/2025/03/29/simonetti-launches-u-s-senate-bid-as-legal-case-lingers/
MN-Sen: Just realized there's an independent in this race named Marisa Simonetti, who is accused of throwing a live tarantula at a house guest while blasting Christian music.
One more reason to elect Peggy Flanagan.
MT Senate:
Alme (R) 38
Bodnar (I) 30
Bankhead (D) 16
Austin (L) 5
https://montanafreepress.org/2026/09/11/alme-holds-an-8-point-lead-over-bodnar-in-senate-race/