Sidney Fitzpatrick
Sidney Fitzpatrick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Stewart-Peregoy |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democrat[1] |
| Residence | Crow Agency, Montana |
Sidney "Chip" Fitzpatrick is an American politician. He serves as a Democratic member for the 42nd district of the Montana House of Representatives.[2] The district includes Big Horn County and a section of Yellowstone County.
Fitzpatrick first ran for office in the 2024 Montana House of Representatives election. Incumbent Sharon Stewart-Peregoy was ineligible to run due to term limits. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee chose Fitzpatrick, along with two other Montana candidates, to support in the election.[3] Fitzpatrick was the only one to win his seat. He narrowly defeated Republican opponent Bill Hodges with 52% of the vote.[4] During the legislative session he was assigned to the Business and Labor, Transportation, and Fish, Wildlife and Parks committees.[2]
He is a member of the American Indian Caucus.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Montana Legislature". The Montana State Library. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Rep. Sidney Fitzpatrick". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ Girten, Nicole (June 21, 2024). "National Democrats throw support behind three Montana legislative candidates". Daily Montanan. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ "2024 General Election". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ Mabie, Nora (March 13, 2025). "American Indian Caucus touts success at Legislature's halfway point". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 27 March 2025.