John Wesley Fitzgerald (born September 26, 1990) is an American politician currently serving his first term in the Michigan State House of Representatives for the 83rd District.[1] Fitzgerald won his race on November 8, 2022, against Lisa DeKryger.[2] Fitzgerald lives in Wyoming, Michigan with his wife and daughter.
John W. Fitzgerald | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Beeler |
Personal details | |
Born | Grand Ledge, Michigan | September 26, 1990
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Kellie Fitzgerald |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | Wyoming, Michigan |
Education | Michigan State University |
Website | Official Website |
Fitzgerald 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.[3]
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.
Fitzgerald 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.[4]
Fitzgerald serves in the Michigan State House of Representatives for the 83rd District, which includes portions of Wyoming, Grand Rapids, and Byron Township. He was elected in 2022 with 52.62% of the vote against Lisa DeKryger who received 44.53% of the vote.[5]