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Sen. Windy Boy to exit congressional race after allegedly sending explicit messages to teen
Party leaders cited serious sexual abuse allegations and called for his resignation after a 2018 complaint was substantiated by investigators.
- On Thursday, State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy withdrew from the Democratic primary for Montana's Eastern Congressional District, according to an announcement by the Montana Democratic Party.
- Montana Democratic Party Chair Shannon O'Brien cited "allegations of serious sexual abuse" in calling for Windy Boy to resign his Senate seat, withholding details out of respect for victims.
- Campaign manager Lance FourStar said Windy Boy cited "declining health" and grief over family losses in a video address to the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch on Thursday morning.
- Democratic minority leader Sen. Pat Flowers demanded Windy Boy's resignation, while a 2018 legislative investigation substantiated a harassment complaint involving text messages he sent to a female lawmaker.
- Ballots for the June 2 primary have already been printed, so Windy Boy's name remains on the ballot alongside Helena attorney Brian Miller and Great Falls farrier Sam Lux.
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Sen. Windy Boy exits congressional race following new allegations of 'sexual abuse'
Windy Boy, who did not respond to multiple requests for comment for this story before publication, has also been asked by Montana's Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers to resign.
Sen. Windy Boy to exit congressional race after allegedly sending explicit messages to teen
Windy Boy, who did not respond to multiple requests for comment for this story before publication, has also been asked by Montana's Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers to resign.
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