John Wesley Fitzgerald (born September 26, 1990) is an American politician currently serving his second term in the Michigan State House of Representatives for the 83rd District.[1] Fitzgerald was first elected to the State House in 2022 when he defeated Lisa DeKryger.[2] He won re-election in 2024, defeating Tommy Brann.[3] Fitzgerald serves as the Democratic Minority Floor Leader.[4] Fitzgerald lives in Wyoming, Michigan with his wife and daughter.
John W. Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Beeler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1990 Grand Ledge, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kellie Fitzgerald |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Wyoming, Michigan |
| Education | Michigan State University |
| Website | Official Website |
Early life, education, and career
editFitzgerald grew up in Grand Ledge, Michigan. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School. Fitzgerald's mother is an ordained minister and his father, Frank Fitzgerald, was an attorney and Michigan State Representative, serving from 1987 to 1998.[5]
Fitzgerald graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in history.
Fitzgerald worked as an account executive in the insurance industry before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2022.
Political career
editCity Council
editFitzgerald served on the Wyoming City Council between 2021 and 2022 as the member-at-large. He was elected in 2020 and won with 55.12% of the vote.[6]
Michigan Legislature
editJohn Fitzgerald serves in the Michigan State House of Representatives for the 83rd District, which includes portions of Wyoming, Grand Rapids, and Byron Township. Fitzgerald became Minority Floor Leader following the 2024 elections. At the time, he said "Now we have an opportunity to really build on the lessons learned as individual members and also as a leadership team."[7]
Fitzgerald was elected in 2022 with 52.62% of the vote against Lisa DeKryger who received 44.53% of the vote.[8] He won re-election to his second term in 2024 with 53.1% of the vote against Tommy Brann who received 46.9% of the vote.[3]
Committee Assignments (2023-2024)
edit- Agriculture
- Health Policy
- Insurance and Financial Services
- Local Government and Municipal Finance (Chair)
- Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
References
edit- ^ "Rep. John Fitzgerald". Michigan House Democrats. December 30, 2022.
- ^ McVicar, Brian (November 13, 2022). "Kent County Democrats win big in state House, lose one of two key Senate races". MLive. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b McVicar, Brian (November 6, 2024). "Democrat Fitzgerald wins closely watched Grand Rapids area state House race". MLive. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "House Democrats Elect Minority Leader, Floor Leader". MI House Democrats. November 7, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Gongwer News Service-Michigan".
- ^ "Election Summary Report November 3, 2020" (PDF). Access Kent County.
- ^ LeBlanc, Beth (November 7, 2024). "Matt Hall to lead House Republicans as next Michigan speaker, Puri to lead Democrats". Detroit News. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Election Summary Report November 8, 2022" (PDF). Access Kent County.
External links
edit- Rep. John Fitzgerald, Michigan House Democrats website
- John Fitzgerald for State Representative