Mary Fitzgerald (politician)
Mary Fitzgerald | |
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Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 Serving with Scott Odenbach | |
Personal details | |
Born | Vermillion, South Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Black Hills State University (BS) |
Mary Fitzgerald is an American politician and accountant serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 31st district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 12, 2021.
Early life and education[]
Fitzgerald was born in Vermillion, South Dakota. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and business administration from Black Hills State University in 1981.[1]
Career[]
From 2003 to 2012, Fitzgerald served as an economic assistance and benefits specialist at the South Dakota Department of Social Services. She then worked as an accountant for a regional convenience store and grocery store chain. Fitzgerald was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 12, 2021.[2] On July 8, 2021, Fitzgerald was selected to serve as a member of the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee of the Midwestern Legislative Conference.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Mary Fitzgerald (South Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ Pioneer, Jaci Conrad Pearson, Black Hills. "Odenbach, Fitzgerald advance to Dist. 31 General Election for representative". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "Fitzgerald to serve on regional committee". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- Living people
- People from Vermillion, South Dakota
- Black Hills State University alumni
- South Dakota Republicans
- Members of the South Dakota House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in South Dakota
- South Dakota politician stubs