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A surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat
- Daines withdrew from reelection, potentially clearing the way for an independent candidate in Montana.
- Seth Bodnar, former University of Montana president, is running as an independent candidate for the Senate.
- Bodnar argues voters should focus on individuals rather than party labels in a shifting Montana landscape.
- Democrats worry Bodnar's entry could split the liberal vote in the Montana race.
- Kurt Alme is identified as a Republican candidate in the post-Daines race.
- Butte's St. Patrick's Day Parade serves as a backdrop to the ongoing political shift in Montana.
- Supporters say Bodnar embodies a bi-partisan appeal and independence from party machinery.
- Daines's departure could prompt further shifts in party dynamics and fundraising in Montana.
- Experts expect party tensions to cool and Republicans to rally around their nominee by November.
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