A busy primary election season continues across the country.

Incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak won a GOP primary on Tuesday, June 9, in North Dakota as Republicans aim to hold a narrow majority in the chamber. The race comes amid a number of challenges to incumbents this month, with Trump-backed Fedorchak providing another strong showing for the president’s support. The state also voted for attorney general, secretary of state and mayor of the city Fargo.

Here are the North Dakota House race results, according to the Associated Press and CNN.

North Dakota House primary results

District 1

• Republican: Incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak (72.9% of votes) defeated Alex Balazs (27.1% of votes) with an estimated 97% of votes counted.
• Democrat: Trygve Hammer won uncontested.

LISBON, Ohio (WKBN)- We could find out as soon as Wednesday whether or not funding will be coming to help repair the Lisbon pool.

Mayor Pete Wilson says he spoke with State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel.

He says their $150,000 request was added into the state capital expenditures bill, which is expected to be voted on Wednesday. The Mayor says he was told the vote is a formality and that the funding will be approved.

He says with this funding, they hope to have the pool open next year.

For the first time in the state’s history, South Dakotans will vote in a runoff election July 28 to choose a candidate for governor. Republicans Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden were the top two candidates in the June 2 primary election, but neither received 35% of the vote, which triggered the runoff.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the runoff election:

If I didn’t vote in the June 2 Republican primary, may I still vote in the runoff?

Yes. Registered Republicans, regardless of whether they voted on June 2, may vote in the runoff election.

What about the general election in the fall?

Yes. You are not required to vote in primary elections to cast your ballot in general elections.

How long do I have to change my voter registration?

Voters have until July 13 to change or register their voting affiliation. You can find the form to do so on the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website, where you will print the form and submit it to your county auditor.

South Dakota voter guide

What South Dakotans need to know about voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.

Who pays for the runoff?

South Dakota state law says that counties are responsible for paying all statewide general election fees. That includes the cost of ballots, poll workers and election equipment. The South Dakota Secretary of State’s office reimburses counties for the cost of post-election audits and administers the system that allows overseas voters, including military personnel, to vote and request ballots.

How do I know where I vote?

You can view your polling place for the July 28 election on the South Dakota Secretary of State’s voter information portal. You will need to provide your full name and either your ZIP code or birthday.

Is this the first runoff for governor?

Yes. The state’s first-ever runoff for governor is happening this year because of a law passed in 1985. Codified law 12-6-51.1 says if one candidate does not receive 35% of the vote in a primary, a runoff election between the top two candidates will take place eight weeks later to determine who advances to the general election. Before that law was passed, if a candidate did not receive 35% of the vote, the winner was decided at state party conventions.

Former Aberdeen Legislator Crafted Law That’s Led To South Dakota’s First Gubernatorial Runoff | Aberdeen Insider

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His blog can be found online at sodakgovs.com, and he added a Wednesday, June 3 entry about the first gubernatorial runoff election in state history.

If I live in Sioux Falls, may I vote in runoff elections for mayor and governor at the same time?

Yes, but for a limited amount of time, and only at specific locations. The runoff election for Sioux Falls mayor will take place on June 23, and the runoff election for governor will take place on July 28. They are separately administered elections.

But absentee voting for governor opens June 12 and absentee voting for mayor opens June 16. Sioux Falls residents may absentee vote for both races at either the Minnehaha or Lincoln County auditor’s offices. That means that between June 16 and June 22 – the day before the Sioux Falls mayoral election – registered Republicans can visit either office and vote absentee for both elections on the same day. Absentee voting is not available on election day.

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