2nd Democrat files for seat on commission

A third candidate has filed to run for election to the Hill County Commission.

Rancher Jeff LaVoi is the second Democrat to seek the nomination in June for the seat now held by County Commissioner Pat Conway, who is not seeking re-election. The other Democrat is Tim Herron.

A Republican, Jody Manuel, filed for the seat on Tuesday.

Those seeking the seat must live in County Commission District 2. The vote is countywide.

LaVoi, 58, is a rancher and works in the sales department at Moodie Implement Co. in Havre. LaVoi said he has had "a lifetime of preparation" to be county commissioner. He descr...