HELENA, Mont. – Moments ago, Austin Knudsen was named the next Attorney General of the State of Montana.

MTGOP Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt issued the following statement congratulating Attorney General-elect Knudsen:

“Congratulations to Montana’s next Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, on his election night victory! As a proven prosecutor with over 12 years of experience, Knudsen is poised to step in on day one to lead Montana’s Department of Justice and make our communities safer. Under Knudsen’s leadership, the brave men and women of Montana law enforcement will always be supported.”