Democrat John Vincent enters Montana governor’s race | Billings Gazette

[Ediacara]

Democrat John Vincent enters governor’s race
Associated Press

HELENA - John Vincent, a Gallatin County commissioner and former legislator, made his expected entry into the gubernatorial race official Wednesday.

The Democrat had indicated for weeks that he planned to run, complaining that the four Republicans and one Democrat already campaigning have failed to address the potential deficit facing the next Legislature.

Vincent, 61, will challenge Whitefish farmer Brian Schweitzer for the Democratic Party nomination, but he joins the campaign trail late. Schweitzer has been campaigning for more than a year and has raised more than $630,000, the most of any of the gubernatorial candidates so far.


Vincent announced his decision in interviews with reporters, rather than a series of rallies or news conferences that governor candidates typically use. He did not name a running mate.

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[stevedeshazer]

1. Hey, DinoBoy

You're obviously a Schweitzer supporter, but does Vincent bring anything to the table, so to speak? Vincent is from where you are, right? (Bozeman / Gallatin County)

Just interested in a take from a real Montana resident.

[Ediacara]

2. I actualy don't know him

Local politics is covered teribly by the local media. I know he'll have a tough time versus Schweitzer in the money arena, but I may change my sig line if I like Vincent better :-)

Also today, we finally have a dem challeger to Rehberg, also from Bozeman, although she's a political newcomer... so we'll see how far she gets.