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Fitzgerald, Scott

Fitzgerald, Scott

RepublicanHouse·Wisconsin, District 5

Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

2444 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4905

Campaign Finance (2026)

Raised$1.1M
Spent$433K
Cash on Hand$1.5M

Funding Sources

Individual$384K
PAC$660K
Small donors (≤$200)$34K
Large donors$350K

Top Industries

Miscellaneous Business$93K
Retired$79K
Other$62K
Lawyers & Lobbyists$60K
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate$20K

Source: FEC · 2026 cycle

About

Representative Scott Fitzgerald is a Republican representing Wisconsin's 5th congressional district who previously served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2021.

Background

Scott Fitzgerald was born in Chicago and moved to Hustisford, Wisconsin, as a child. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 1985 and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 27 years, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel. Before entering politics, he worked as a newspaper publisher, owning the Dodge County Independent News and later serving as an associate publisher for the Watertown Daily Times.

Political career

Scott Fitzgerald began his political career in the Wisconsin State Senate, where he represented the 13th district from 1995 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he transitioned to federal office when he was elected to represent Wisconsin's 5th congressional district. He has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021, representing a district that includes several suburbs of Milwaukee.

Current focus

Fitzgerald, Scott represents the 5th congressional district of WI in the U.S. House. Fitzgerald, Scott currently serves on the Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, the Financial Institutions, and the House Committee on Financial Services. They have sponsored 51 bills in the current House, including H.R. 7732; H.R. 7495; H.R. 7131.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

51

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history