Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination to challenge Montana Gov. Gianforte

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former firearms executive turned gun industry critic Ryan Busse is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republican Governor Greg Gianforte in Montana. Busse told The Associated Press about his intentions in advance of a planned public announcement Thursday. It’s his first run for public office. If the 53-year-old from Kalispell makes it past next June’s primary, he faces an uphill battle in trying to unseat Gianforte, who is able to draw from immense personal wealth to bankroll his campaign and whose party has dominated...