Bergren ousts Wolery; other incumbents win

Incumbent legislators on the Hi-Line held on to their seats in Tuesday's election, with one exception.

Democrat Bob Bergren of Havre defeated Republican incumbent state Rep. Merlin Wolery of Rudyard, 1,486 to 1,432, in House District 90, covering part of Havre and most of western Hill County.

The votes are unofficial until the state completes its canvas, which must be done within 20 of the election.

In the races without incumbents, Democrat Jonathan Windy Boy of Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation defeated Republican Andrew Brekke of Harlem, 1,627 to 1,002, in the race for HD 92 in Chouteau, Hill,...