Steinmetz announces candidacy for HD 28

Editor’s note: This version updates that Krystal Steinmetz was listed as a candidate on the Montana Secretary of State website.

A newcomer to the candidate side of elections has announced she is running as to represent Havre in House District 28.

Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line Marketing and Events Director Krystal Steinmetz of Havre, a former news reporter, news director, graphic designer and freelance writer, said she filed as a Democratic candidate for the seat now held by Rep. Jacob Bachmeier, D-Havre.

Bachmeier announced Sunday he would not run for re-election this year.

Steinmetz was the only candidate on the Montana Secretary of State's website listed in the race at 9 this morning.

Watch for more in today's edition of the Havre Daily News.