Candidate questions, Republican candidates for Senate District 17

Don Richman and Douglas Stuart are seeking the Republican nomination for the state Senate from District 17, which covers northern Blaine and Hill counties. The primary is Tuesday June 5.

The winner will face Democrat Greg Jergeson in the Nov. 6 general elections. Incumbent Craig Tilleman is not running for re-election.

DON RICHMAN

Both candidates are Blaine County natives. Stuart, a former rancher, is involved in several businesses. Richman is a Harlem insurance agent and has been involved in a wide variety of community activities.

Stuart: I have been asked why I decided to run for office i...