Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong said lawmakers should be prepared to stay in Bismarck for longer than 80 days and make difficult decisions if voters pass Measure 4 this November. In an interview with the North Dakota Monitor, Armstrong said he opposes the property tax measure and says it would lead to the state making cuts to programs and state employee salaries to free up cash for local governments. Armstrong said if Measure 4 fails, relief and reform are necessary to help struggling homeowners with their property tax bills.