Tempel, Tuss, Knudsen win legislative races

It was mixed results for incumbent legislators in local races in Tuesday’s election, with Sen. Russ Tempel, R-Chester, and Rep. Casey Knudsen, R-Malta, holding onto their seats but Democrat Paul Tuss, D-Havre, defeating incumbent Rep. Ed Hill, R-Havre, in that race.

Tuss took 1,785 votes to Hill’s 1,477.

Tuss reacted with relief and positive anticipation of what was to come.

“I’m feeling great. This was a long campaign,” he said. “... But the campaign phase ends today, and the governing phase begins.”

Tuss said he looks forward to serving in the Legislature and vowed to represent the interests...