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) is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 46. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026.
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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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Fitzgerald was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46
Incumbent Joan Fitzgerald (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 on August 11, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46
John Donohue (R) is running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 46 on August 11, 2026.
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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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
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 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 |
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