Mary J. Fitzgerald Launches Re-Election Campaign for District 31 House of Representatives
Saint Onge — Representative Mary J. Fitzgerald (R) announced today that she is running for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives, vowing to continue delivering results and standing up for the South Dakota values that matter most.
“Serving this community is an honor I never take for granted,” Fitzgerald said. “I’m committed to protecting our freedoms, supporting our families, and ensuring government works efficiently for the people of South Dakota.”
Known for her accessibility and no-nonsense approach, Fitzgerald has built a reputation for results-driven leadership. She has passed multiple pieces of legislation focused on public safety, government transparency, and protecting constitutional rights. Her work includes strengthening penalties for violent offenders, ensuring convictions for sexual assault cannot be erased, protecting Second Amendment rights for law-abiding gun owners, increasing transparency in public meetings, fixing inconsistencies in DUI laws, and safeguarding volunteers of nonprofit organizations.
Growing up on a South Dakota farm, Fitzgerald learned the value of hard work and the importance of community. She has been a consistent advocate for agriculture and rural communities, championing limited, accountable government and responsible budgeting. She has also supported strategic investments in infrastructure to keep communities and the economy strong. Reducing property taxes and cutting government spending remain top priorities in her next term. People are asking for help and Rep Fitzgerald hears their call and takes that responsibility seriously.
A firm supporter of education, Fitzgerald said: “Education is the greatest investment we can make in the future of our communities. When we give our youth the tools and opportunities to succeed, we create stronger economies and brighter futures.”
Fitzgerald previously served two years on House and Joint Appropriations and currently serves on House Judiciary and House Local Government. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration and lives in Saint Onge with her husband, John H. Fitzgerald, a 4th Circuit Court Judge. They have three grown children, all graduates of BHSU and the USD School of Law, and six grandchildren, all living in western South Dakota.
Fitzgerald is a former Vice-Chair of the South Dakota State Republican Party, former Lawrence County GOP Chair, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Rep. Mary Fitzgerald can be reached at 605.641.2045 or mary.fitzgerald@sdlegislature.gov. Fitzgerald is asking for your support on June 2nd in the Republican primary election. Voters can learn more by visiting her Facebook page or her website at Fitz4House.com.
Too bad. Big bird probably should sit this one out
Says a person hiding behind ‘Anonymous’!
There are two types of people in life. Some criticize, resort to name-calling, and accomplish little. Others work to help people and achieve meaningful good. It’s not hard to tell which path someone has chosen.
A tough as nails legislator.
Unless they’re blind or biased, anyone who has ever worked with Mary Fitzgerald will tell you she’s one of the most respected legislators in either chamber. Hard-working, smart and principled. We need more people like her!
This is great news for law and order Republicans!!!! 🙂
A hard working and principled legislator. Glad to see Mary offering her service for another term.