BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak won the North Dakota Republican primary election Tuesday, confirming her as the nominee for November’s election.

The Associated Press called the election at 8:18 p.m. The race was called with just 31 of 358 precincts reporting.

In a press release, Fedorchak said, “I’m grateful to Republican voters across North Dakota for their trust and support on their behalf in Congress.

She went on to say, “Thank you to my supportive family, our hardworking volunteers and staff, and everyone who helped make this victory possible.”

Fedorchak said she has accomplished a great deal in a short time, but there is still more work to do.

“I look forward to continuing to deliver conservative results for North Dakota and earning the support of voters again in November,” Fedorchak said.

She faced primary challenger Alex Balazs. He secured around 27.5% of the vote.

Fedorchak won with more than 72% of voter approval.

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — Trumbull County Commissioners at Tuesday’s weekly workshop meeting discussed the possibility of enacting an additional 2.5% reduction in property taxes for people occupying homes.

Although no decision was made, all the commissioners agreed it was a good idea.

The owner occupancy deduction was one option enacted last year by the Ohio Legislature to lower property taxes.

The other option was the homestead deduction for homeowners 65 or older or permanently disabled. The owner occupancy deduction is the smaller of the two.

The commissioners indicated they hope to vote before July 1.

The deduction would save homeowners $25 for every $1,000 in property taxes but will mean less money for the townships, school and Trumbull County.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A national group of former MAGA supporters is reaching out to South Dakotans with a message. They want Republicans to know it’s okay to have second thoughts about party affiliation.

A billboard for leavingmaga.org is located in the area of 41st and Western.

Rich Logis says leaving MAGA can be a troubling journey, as it’s engrained deeply into one’s identity. He wants to reassure those who may be considering changing their mind.

“For those who don’t know about us but can learn about how to find a new community of those with others who, also like me, were in MAGA and then went through the odyssey of leaving it,” Logis said.

The website offers weekly online sessions, online resources and a newsletter.

“When you leave MAGA, you walk away from demonizing and vilifying and dehumanizing your those with whom you disagree,” Logis said. “We developed a community where people felt they could rediscover themselves and reclaim their humanity, their agency, and their empathy.”

Representative Tim Goodwin said he met President Trump five times and his policies are outstanding. He said Trump’s rhetoric sometimes gets him in trouble, but he did a lot for the country.

Asked if someone can be a Republican and not be MAGA, Goodwin said that’s fine.

“You’re not a Trump follower, but you’re a Republican. Absolutely, you can. I think that’s everybody’s choice,” Goodwin said.

Logis said he hopes to look back on this political era with a sense of pride knowing the group reduced the divisions and polarization that exist in the country.