Democrat Bedwell tries for commissioner as write in

James Bedwell, an equipment operator for Hill County, told the Havre Daily News Thursday he is mounting a write-in campaign in the June 7 primary to be the Democratic candidate for Hill County commissioner Seat 2 in the general election.

He is seeking to fill the seat held by Jeff LaVoi, an independent from Havre, who decided against running for a second six-year term.

The Hill County Clerk and Recorder's office said Bedwell would need 141 votes in the primary to make it on the general election ballot on the Democratic ticket.

If he does advance to the next stage, Bedwell will go up against Hi...