New North Dakota Republican Party chair calls culture warrior label "badge of honor"

(Fargo, ND) -- The new chair for the North Dakota Republican Party says the election of an all new board for the organization is a repudiation of the board they're replacing. 

"I look at the state. People wanted change. They were ready for change. You know, North Dakotans feel divided. Republicans are, there is this message that there's a division and I think the GOP was doing the best job that they could, but I think overall the body was ready for new leadership.  

Sanford, the wife of former Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford says being a described a culture warrior is a "badge of honor". 

Speaking with WDAY Radio Now, Sanford says her goal is to focus on trust, maintain transparency, and grow the party's base.