# Independent candidates sense a moment in the West. Democrats are hoping they're right

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-10-25T09:00:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/25/nx-s1-5995460/midterms-independent-candidates-nebraska-montana
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/independent-candidates-sense-a-moment-in-the-west-democrats-are-hoping-bceef0/

As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting.

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