Peterson advances to general in Commissioner race

Havre Daily News/Caleb Hutchins

Mark Peterson, dark blue, defeated Deborah Walker, light blue, in the Democratic primary for Hill County Commissioner.

The contested commissioner primaries in two north-central Montana counties have selected their candidates to move on to November's general election.

In Hill County, northern Hill County farmer Mark Peterson defeated Hill County Road and Bridge Department office manager Deborah Walker in the Democratic primary, 760-657. He now will advance to face the Republican candidate, Havre businesswoman Debi Rhines, in the general.

In Chouteau County, Rober...