RGA Statement on Alaska Primary Elections

Alaska voters have selected Democrat Ethan Berkowitz to face Republican Governor Sean Parnell in November’s election for governor of Alaska.  Republican Governors Association spokesman Tim Murtaugh today issued the following statement:

“Governor Parnell has earned the privilege of serving the people of Alaska for four more years.  Voters clearly support Governor Parnell’s work to bring Alaska’s natural gas to markets in Alaska and beyond.  He will continue to stand up to federal intrusions upon Alaska’s ability to develop its own natural resources.  Under Governor Parnell, Alaska’s economy is one of the top job creators in the nation.  We look forward to Governor Parnell’s election to a full term this November.

“Ethan Berkowitz is exactly what Alaska does not need.  He represents the injection of Washington, DC policies into Alaska, meaning higher taxes, runaway spending, and greater interference by government.  Voters will reject his policies in November.”