Mary J. Fitzgerald is a Republican representative for District 31 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving Lawrence County as an incumbent. She holds leadership roles including Vice-Chair of the South Dakota State Republican Party, elected on January 14, 2023, alongside State Chair Senator John Wiik. Notable achievements include passing a marijuana public safety bill in 2021 as the only legislator to do so, emphasizing her focus on public safety and anti-crime initiatives. She serves on the House Committee on Judiciary and the House Committee on Initial Incarceration.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on education are not available in public records. Politically, Fitzgerald has been active in Republican leadership, including re-election as Chair of the Lawrence County Republican Central Committee. She contributes opinion pieces on issues like public safety, such as courtroom observations in Sturgis. Her legislative term is current, with a focus on judiciary and incarceration matters.