Republican state Rep. Bill Thomas and his Democratic challenger Robert Beedle sounded similar themes but differed on specifics during recent interviews.
Thomas, 63, is a Haines fisherman and former lobbyist seeking a fourth term. Beedle, 52, is a Cordova fisherman and refrigerator mechanic who serves on the Cordova city council.
Beedle said Thomas is too closely allied with corporate interests and hasn’t done enough for constituents on issues like the price of fuel, ferry service,…
