Seth Bodnar
Seth Bodnar is the Independent politician nominee in the Montana U.S. Senate race. $3.2M raised, $2.3M spent and $978K cash through Jun 30, 2026. Forecasters rate the race Safe R.
Campaign finance$3.2M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $3,238,151 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $2,260,371 |
| Cash on hand | $977,779 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $0 |
| Filing covers through | Jun 30, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $3,143,870 | 97.1% |
| PACs and other committees | $93,050 | 2.9% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $1,231 | 0.0% |
Donor portrait13% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $403,042 | 13% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $130,216 | 4% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $205,441 | 7% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $378,024 | 12% |
| $2,000 and up | $2,025,646 | 64% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MT | $930,183 | 34% |
| CA | $564,943 | 20% |
| NY | $269,464 | 10% |
| MA | $165,430 | 6% |
| WA | $135,913 | 5% |
| CO | $88,500 | 3% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Consumer Direct Care Network Montana | $21,000 |
| Stanford University | $19,600 |
| University Of California | $15,400 |
| Null | $15,050 |
| Greylock | $14,000 |
| Jane Street Capital | $14,000 |
| Sri International | $14,000 |
| Northfork Builders | $14,000 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $184,596 |
| Ceo | $103,000 |
| Investor | $68,000 |
| Executive | $49,751 |
| Chairman | $47,500 |
| Business Owner | $45,271 |
| Partner | $36,501 |
| Professor | $34,750 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceSafe R, 4 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Safe R Estimate
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Public attention23,305 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Bodnar | 23,305 | 73% |
| Kurt Alme | 8,813 | 27% |
Reported Views of Seth Bodnar on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.