Bukacek Wins Montana PSC Bid

Republican Ann Bukacek won election to the Montana Public Service Commission, showed the state's unofficial results Thursday. With all precincts fully reporting, Bukacek led Democrat John Repke 56%-43% to replace retiring GOP incumbent Brad Johnson. The Arizona Corporation Commission race remained close. With 70% of votes in and two seats open, Republicans Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers led with just under 26% each. Incumbent Democrat Sandra Kennedy was in third with less than 25%. Incumbents on several other states' utility commissions easily won reelection (see 2211090066).