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Joan Fitzgerald
Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic Party) is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 46. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Fitzgerald (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 46. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Joan Fitzgerald was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She earned a high school diploma from Greendale High School in 1982, a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater in 1986, and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater in 1994. Her career experience includes working as a high school math teacher and tax preparer. Fitzgerald has served as a member of the Jefferson Education Association, the Fort Atkinson Booster Club, and Moms Demand Action. She served as an elected Jefferson County Supervisor from 2019 to 2024.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46
Joan Fitzgerald defeated Jenifer Quimby in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joan Fitzgerald (D) | 52.4 | 18,985 |
| Jenifer Quimby (R) | 47.5 | 17,219 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 36,236 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46
Joan Fitzgerald advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joan Fitzgerald | 99.8 | 7,934 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 7,948 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46
Jenifer Quimby advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jenifer Quimby | 99.5 | 3,752 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 3,770 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew McKinney (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fitzgerald in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 |
Officeholder Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Melissa Ratcliff (D) |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
