Melissa Mentele of Emery has decided to run for the state House of Representatives from District 19, and was selected to fill a ballot vacancy by Bon Homme County democrats.
She says she has been watching state government for a number of years…..

Mentele says there are a number of issues she is interested in…..

Mentele, a democrat, says she knows it is a difficult race…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/melissa-mentele-829c

Incumbent republicans Kent Peterson of Salem and Kyle Schoenfish of Scotland are seeking re-election.