Steve Fitzgerald
| Steve Fitzgerald | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 14, 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Military | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Steve currently serves as a military analyst and trainer for Northrop Grumman. He previously served in the United States Army.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fitzgerald served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Ethics, Elections and Local Government | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
Fitzgerald's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Strong Economic Development
- Excerpt:"We must improve the road network and especially our connections with the interstates and the Kansas City area. We need infrastructure to attract business and increase jobs."
Kansas Family Values
- Excerpt:"We need a government that values the family in all parts of our society. "
Second Amendment
- Excerpt:"Law-abiding citizens in Kansas should be trusted with the exercise of their right to carry concealed weapons."
Taxes
- Excerpt:"Individual Kansans and small businesses are over taxed in Kansas."
Better Education
- Excerpt:"The cost of education K-12 in Kansas has steadily increased with little or no improvement in results. Kansas ranks 48 out of 50 states for getting resources to the classroom."
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Fitzgerald won election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 5. Fitzgerald defeated Mark S. Gilstrap in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Kelly Kultala (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Kansas State Senate, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Fitzgerald |
51.5% | 12,803 | |
| Democratic | Kelly Kultala Incumbent | 48.5% | 12,040 | |
| Total Votes | 24,843 | |||
| Kansas State Senate, District 5 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Steve Fitzgerald |
61.5% | 2,298 |
| Mark S. Gilstrap | 38.5% | 1,441 |
| Total Votes | 3,739 | |
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Fitzgerald is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Fitzgerald raised a total of $250,991 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/3/2013.[5]
| Steve Fitzgerald's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 5 |  |
$72,003 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State Senate, District 5 |  |
$127,792 | |
| 2004 | Kansas State Senate, District 5 | |
$51,196 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $250,991 | |||
2012
Fitzgerald won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Fitzgerald raised a total of $72,003.
| Kansas State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Fitzgerald's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kansas Republican Party | $10,145 | |||
| Fitzgerald, Steve | $4,954 | |||
| Crossland Construction Co | $2,000 | |||
| Lewis, John G | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,154 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $72,003 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Fitzgerald lost the election to the Kansas State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Fitzgerald raised a total of $127,792.
| Kansas State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Fitzgerald's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Fitzgerald, Steve | $47,627 | |||
| Fitzgerald, Steven G | $30,000 | |||
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Cmte | $6,000 | |||
| Koch Industries | $2,000 | |||
| M&J Properties | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $127,792 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Fitzgerald lost the election to the Kansas State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Fitzgerald raised a total of $51,196.
| Kansas State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Fitzgerald's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Fitzgerald, Steve | $34,268 | |||
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Cmte | $6,500 | |||
| American Roofing | $1,250 | |||
| Larkin, Florence | $1,000 | |||
| Leavenworth County Republican Womens Club | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $51,196 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Fitzgerald and wife Francie have three children.[1]
Recent news
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Steve Fitzgerald News Feed
- Fitzgerald: Democrats misinterpret vote locking down budget - Topeka Capital Journal (blog)
- Corrections budget cuts put spotlight on King's absence - Topeka Capital Journal
- Corrections officials in Kansas face at least $5.6 million in cutbacks - Kansas City Star
- State budget finalized on Senate vote; universities and Wichita job-training ... - Kansas.com (blog)
- Kansas Legislature Approves Higher Sales Tax, Lower Income Tax After ... - Huffington Post
- Legislature narrowly passes budget bill with GOP support - Topeka Capital Journal
- Plan B Is OTC: Let's Get Started On Those Sex Cults - Raw Story
- Kan. House defeats bill stalling school standards - Danbury News Times
- Buying or Selling Every NFL Team's Chances of Improving on 2012 Win Total - Bleacher Report
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External links
- Sen. Fitzgerald's website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Steve Fitzgerald on Facebook
- Steve Fitzgerald on Twitter
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "vote4fitzgerald," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (unofficial)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Fitzgerald, Steve," Accessed June 3, 2013
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| Preceded by Kelly Kultala (D) |
Kansas State Senate District 5 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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