Fitzgerald Withstands Challenge, Says Focus Now Is State Budget

(Juneau) State Senator Scott Fitzgerald has secured another term after defeating challenger Democrat Michelle Zahn on a 60-percent-40-percent split. The Juneau Republican says he is going to make another run for the position of majority leader. He says the state budget it a top priority.

In a statement, Zahn said she knew she had no chance to win because her opponent got to (quote) โ€œchoose his votersโ€ through the legislative redistricting process.

 

Listen to our conversation with Fitzgerald here: