Conservative Candidate to Challenge Rehberg in Primaries

HELENA – A more conservative challenger is entering the race for U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg’s seat.

Mark French of Paradise says he is a “a constitutional Republican” who cites the Bible for his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.

The 46-year-old hospital laboratory scientist says that Rehberg has voted to expand government and rob freedom.

A Rehberg spokesman says the incumbent continues to work to bring fiscal discipline to Washington, D.C.

French is the sixth announced candidate for Montana’s only U.S. House seat. College professor A.J. Otjen of Laurel has filed as a primary challenger, while Missoula lawyer Tyler Gernant and Dennis McDonald are seeking the Democratic nomination.

So far, Rehberg has easily outpaced all in fundraising.

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