Gianforte tours Havre Sector Border Patrol facilities

U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., took advantage of being in Havre Tuesday to visit the U.S. Border Patrol Havre Sector facilities.

"I wanted to get some first-hand knowledge from the Customs and Border Patrol on the challenges they face to keep our northern border secure," Gianforte said after he toured the facilities.

Gianforte, who faces a re-election challenge from Democrat Kathleen Williams and Libertarian Elinor Swanson, held a campaign event in Havre Monday.

He said he met with several agents while touring facilities Tuesday, including Division Chief John C. South, Deputy Chief P...