SD State Representative Mary Fitzgerald District 31

06/06/2026

John and I attended another Meade County Republican Women’s meeting in Sturgis today. Jeff Marlette gave an excellent presentation on patriotism, civic engagement, and the importance of volunteerism.
The Meade County Republican Women also deserve recognition for hosting several candidate forums throughout the district. These events provided voters with valuable opportunities to meet candidates, ask questions, and become better informed before casting their ballots.
Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time and effort to strengthening civic participation and our communities.

05/30/2026

I’d say our cattle and buffalo are pretty happy for this rain.

05/30/2026

The facts: I’ve hauled a lot of water to the elephant over the decades. I’ve spent years working, organizing, and leading on behalf of the Republican Party. My loyalty and commitment to the party have been demonstrated through service, leadership, and results.

05/28/2026

Anne Graham Lotz - Daughter of Billy Graham. This was a great event.

05/28/2026

0ver 700 present - Guest Anne Graham Lotz -daughter of Billy Graham - special guest speaker.

05/26/2026

I would have gladly commented about my bill on mandatory reporting.

South Dakota lawmakers are debating who should be required to report suspected child abuse and neglect, weighing proposals that would expand mandatory reporting to groups like school coaches while continuing to exclude clergy from the list.

Find out why advocates say expanding reporting rules could protect more children, why religious and civil liberties groups are pushing back, and how similar debates are unfolding in other states at the link in the comments.

05/25/2026

One of the most informative forums I’ve ever had the opportunity to listen to.

05/24/2026

Let’s not forget the true reason for the holiday weekend. Today, I’m honoring my father and all the brave Americans who served our nation with courage and sacrifice. This photo was taken during his service in Japan, a reminder that freedom is never free and that generations of Americans have answered the call to serve far from home.

05/19/2026

“I just cannot imagine why we would go out of our way to not protect kids,” Fitzgerald said.
Please read and follow up with the South Dakota Searchlight article I posted.

Debates about which authority figures should be mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect ended in one proposal’s failure and another’s advancement.

05/19/2026

I fought hard to pass my bill on mandatory reporting. Thank you for the story S.D. Searchlight.

State lawmakers across the country are grappling with the question of who should be required to report suspected child abuse or neglect, known as “mandated reporters.”