State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy announced Wednesday he is resuming his campaign for the Montana House, calling sexual abuse allegations leveled against him "political attacks" and signaling he intends to fight through the primary.

Windy Boy had previously suspended his campaign following the allegations. His return puts him back in one of the more closely watched legislative races in the state, given his profile — he's been a recognizable figure at the Capitol, including during the 2023 session when he spoke in defense of Rep. Zooey Zephyr during the floor debate over her removal from the House chamber.

The allegations and his campaign suspension drew significant attention earlier this cycle. By re-entering the race and framing the accusations as politically motivated, Windy Boy is betting that his base of support — particularly in his district — will carry him through the June primary. Whether that calculation holds will depend heavily on how voters in his district weigh the competing claims in the weeks ahead.

The June primary is the next major milestone. Windy Boy has not provided additional specifics about the nature of the allegations or offered evidence to support his characterization of them as politically driven.