Jonathan Windy Boy restarts campaign for Montana’s eastern U.S. House seat
Windy Boy resumed his congressional campaign weeks after suspending it amid allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.
Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy has resumed his campaign for Montana’s Eastern Congressional District U.S. House seat after suspending it in April amid allegations of sexual abuse and harassment, according to Montana Free Press. Windy Boy announced Wednesday that his campaign was “unsuspended” and described the allegations against him as “a political ambush” and “an old smear campaign.” He said the allegations had previously been investigated and referred to law enforcement.
Montana Free Press reported that Windy Boy suspended his campaign after allegations surfaced from a Pennsylvania woman who claimed he sent sexually explicit photos and messages to underage girls in 2002. No charges have been filed or investigations launched regarding those claims. Earlier this week, legislative leaders from both parties removed Windy Boy from interim committee and commission assignments. Windy Boy is running in the Democratic primary against Brian Miller and Sam Lux for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing.
- 1.Zeke Lloyd and Nora Mabie. Montana Free Press, .
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