Statewide Iowa — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald says it’s time to do some personal reflection, and for the Democratic Party to do the same after he lost his re-election bid. Fitzgerald talked with Radio Iowa about the loss almost one week ago.
He says this was the one time he couldn’t overcome a Republican surge.
The entire Congressional delegation is now Republicans and only one Democrat state officeholder hung on. Fitzgerald says that should lead to some examination by the Democrat party.
Fitzgerald says they also need to examine their party message.
Fitzgerald says he believes he served Iowans well in the position.
He is particularly proud of programs he instituted, including the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt.
Fitzgerald says he will take some time to decide what is next.
Fitzgerald says between now and the end of the year he will work with his successor to provide all the information needed to make sure there’s a successful handoff done in a professional way.
