Senate District 17 primary candidates

Donald Richman and Douglas Stuart are running for the Republican nomination.

Incumbent Craig Tilleman, R-Havre — appointed to replace Sen. Rowlie Hutton, R-Havre, who resigned — is not running for re-election.

There will be no Democratic primary, as candidate Greg Jergeson is unopposed.

Douglas Stuart: Offers message of jobs, opportunity

A candidate for the state Senate said he believes he offers a different message than his opponents, with views on how to bring opportunities to the state.

"I hesitate to say I am the best (candidate), " said Harlem businessman Douglas Stuart, a Republican cand...