Incumbent Brian Mickelson has won another term as Webster County Sheriff.

Mickelson, a Republican from Vincent, received 10,446 votes.

He defeated Democratic challenger Curt Ruby, of Badger, who received 7,513 votes.

The 1-cent local option sales tax was approved by Fort Dodge voters by a margin of 63.16 percent to 36.84 percent.

A simple majority of 50 percent plus one was required for passage.

Incumbent Phil Condon will retain his seat in Webster County Supervisor District 5.

Condon, of rural Clare, received 1,967 votes, roughly 76 percent.

State Rep. Helen Miller, D-Fort Dodge, won her fourth term Tuesday.

She defeated Republican Mike Littzen, of Fort Dodge, by a margin of 59.62 percent to 40.38 percent.

State Rep. David Tjepkes, R-Gowrie, won his fourth term with a blowout victory over Democrat Lynne Gentry, of Rockwell City Tuesday. He defeated her by a nearly 2-to-1 margin over three counties.