Phillips county rancher seeks seat

Casey Knudsen, a Malta rancher, is entering the political arena this year as the Republican candidate in Montana's House District 33.

The district  extends from North Havre into northeastern Hill County, and stretches east through Blaine, Phillips and Valley counties. The seat is currently held by state Rep. Mike Lang, R-Malta, who has opted not to seek re-election and instead run for the state Senate seat held by the termed-out John Brenden, R-Scobey.

Knudsen will face Democrat Mike Finley of North Havre in this November's general election.

Knudsen, 25, said he has always had an in...