Post by Logan on Mar 12, 2016 22:22:58 GMT -6
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock picked up a primary challenger Friday for the June 7 elections, a former Democratic legislator who donated to the governor's re-election campaign before deciding to run against him.
Bill McChesney, a former Miles City representative, filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State's office late Friday, ahead of Monday's candidate filing deadline. He lists Mike Anderson as his running mate.
McChesney, 67, served in the state House from 2007 to 2015. He lost a 2014 election for state Senate to Republican Eric Moore.
McChesney donated $50 this year to Bullock's re-election campaign, according to records from the state Commissioner of Political Practice's office. He also donated $150 to Bullock's 2012 campaign.
Read more: helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/former-legislator-steps-into-democratic-governor-s-race/article_4e58af50-86c3-5cd7-b1fb-fd84dc5da18b.html
Bill McChesney, a former Miles City representative, filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State's office late Friday, ahead of Monday's candidate filing deadline. He lists Mike Anderson as his running mate.
McChesney, 67, served in the state House from 2007 to 2015. He lost a 2014 election for state Senate to Republican Eric Moore.
McChesney donated $50 this year to Bullock's re-election campaign, according to records from the state Commissioner of Political Practice's office. He also donated $150 to Bullock's 2012 campaign.
Read more: helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/former-legislator-steps-into-democratic-governor-s-race/article_4e58af50-86c3-5cd7-b1fb-fd84dc5da18b.html