Republican backs Jergeson in closely watched Senate race

Longtime Montana Republican elected official Bob Brown has endorsed Sen. Greg Jergeson, D-Havre, in the race for Montana Senate District 14.

Jergeson faces two-term Rep. Kris Hansen, R-Havre, in the Nov. 4 race.

Brown is a former legislator including Senate president, former secretary of state and Republican gubernatorial candidate.

“I have known and been in public service with State Sen. Greg Jergeson for many years,” Brown said in a press release issued by Jergeson. “Though we are from different political parties, I personally know that he is a thoroughly good man, and a great state legislat...