HD 89 incumbent has a challenger

Two agricultural producers will face off in the general election in Montana House District 89.

Republican incumbent John Witt and Democrat Gary Gollehon, both Chouteau County farmers, have filed as candidates for the state House seat. Neither will have opposition in the June primary.

The district takes in all of Chouteau and Liberty counties and the western edge of Hill County.

Witt said his 36 years as a farmer and rancher gives him a fiscally conservative approach to government. The fact that Montana was one of only four states to balance its budget last year is something he is very proud of...