District 38 features state House race

Republican voters in District 38 will have a choice of state House candidates when they cast their primary election ballots.District 38 Republicans endorsed Rep. Dan Ruby and newcomer Christina Wolff. Lisa Olson also entered the race, but only two can advance to the November general election. Voters will narrow the choice to two on June 11.Ruby was first elected to the North Dakota House in 2000. He is majority owner and president of Circle Sanitation.Wolff, Minot, is a small business owner, District 38 secretary and president of Republican Women of Minot.Olson, Minot, is a retired educator and member of the Minot City Council since 2010. She was unable to seek endorsement because the District 38 executive board declined to approve her local party membership. One concern cited was a post Olson made on a nonpartisan social media site promoting women candidates for public offices. Olson had posted she could provide contacts for any women interested in running on the Democratic-NPL ticket...