15 Facts About Steve Fitzgerald

Steve Fitzgerald was born on December 26,1944 and is an American politician and businessman who is former a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 5th district from 2013 until his resignation in 2018.

Steve Fitzgerald ran for the Republican nomination in Kansas's 2nd congressional district in 2018 but was defeated by Steve Watkins.

Steve Fitzgerald is the Vice-Chair of the Ethics, Elections and Local Government Committee and serves on the Education, Judiciary and Transportation committees.

Steve Fitzgerald graduated from the Command and General Staff College with a Master of Military Science Degree.

Steve Fitzgerald attended Central Michigan University where he attained his Master of Business.

Steve Fitzgerald graduated from Saint Martin's University in Washington with a Bachelor's in History.

Steve Fitzgerald served in Viet Nam '68-'70 in the 5th Special Forces Group, as a detachment commander in the I Corps MIKE Force; in Germany '75-'78 in the 10th Special Forces Group ; in Grenada '83 in the 82d Division ; in the Pentagon; and at Fort Leavenworth in the Combined Arms Center.

Steve Fitzgerald's awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and five Meritorious Service Medals.

In 2010, Steve Fitzgerald co-founded and co-chaired of the Republican Men's Leadership Series, which has trained approximately 250 men throughout Kansas, including several state senators, representatives, county commissioners, mayors, businessmen, and others.

Steve Fitzgerald was elected Treasurer of Kansas Republican party at the 2008 KS Republican Convention and served until 2010.

Steve Fitzgerald was a leader in the bond drive for renovating the schools in the district.

Steve Fitzgerald was a member of the local Catholic school board.

Steve Fitzgerald is the past Commander of Lansing VFW Post 12003 and member of the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade Committee.

Steve Fitzgerald is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans as well as a member of American Legion Post 411 and the Special Forces Association.

Steve Fitzgerald is a member of the National Rifle Association and is a member, 3rd degree, of the Knights of Columbus.