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State Representative, 83rd District
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John FitzgeraldOfficial portrait — Michigan House

John Fitzgerald

Candidate for State Representative, 83rd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative
Lives in
Wyoming
Campaign website
john4mi.com

State representative for the 83rd District since 2023 and the House Democratic floor leader. He served on the Wyoming City Council as an at-large member from 2020 to 2022 and is a Michigan State University graduate.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for the bipartisan FY 2025-26 state budget.In office

    His office said the budget safeguarded Medicaid and expanded Special Olympics school programming.

    Rep. Fitzgerald's News

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “Fitzgerald Votes for State Budget, Safeguards Medicaid, Expands Special Olympics School Programming”
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Public safety

  • Supports funding training and equipment for first responders.

    Priorities — John Fitzgerald for MI

    Campaign website · Friends of John Fitzgerald · john4mi.com

    “I have worked to bring resources home for our first responders, ensuring they have the training, equipment, and support”
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Education

  • Supports raising teacher pay and more school funding flexibility.

    Priorities — John Fitzgerald for MI

    Campaign website · Friends of John Fitzgerald · john4mi.com

    “Let's pay teachers what they deserve, give students the tools and technology they need to succeed”
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Housing

  • Supports building more homes and rehabilitating existing ones.

    Priorities — John Fitzgerald for MI

    Campaign website · Friends of John Fitzgerald · john4mi.com

    “I have supported policies that help build more houses and rehabilitate the homes already in our neighborhoods”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding access to preventive health care.

    Priorities — John Fitzgerald for MI

    Campaign website · Friends of John Fitzgerald · john4mi.com

    “By helping people get regular, comprehensive care sooner, we can prevent more serious illnesses”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposed House Republicans' clawback of $645 million in approved funding.In office

    Rep. Fitzgerald's News

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “House Republicans' maneuver to claw back $645 million in previously-approved funding was unconstitutional”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Fitzgerald on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

All sources (6)

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John Fitzgerald for State Representative, 83rd District, Michigan · The Gist