RE-ELECT
Experienced Leadership
That Gets Results
REPUBLICAN
Meet John
Protecting our Rural Schools, Rural Communities, and Way of Life
About John
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Born and raised in Anaconda
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Graduate of Anaconda High School, the University of Montana, and Ohio State University
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Former State of Montana Deputy Budget Director
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Senior Management in the Mining, Telecommunications, and Utility Industries
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Forty Years of Successful Advocacy Before the Montana Legislature
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Deer Lodge County Business Owner
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Member of the St. Timothy's Memorial Chapel Committee
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Representing HD 76 since 2023
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Ranked the 5th Most Effective Legislator in Montana
Lives at Georgetown Lake
Growing Our Economy
Lowering Your Taxes
Keeping Government Responsible
"I am running for the Montana Legislature because I want to make Montana the best place to live, start a business, and raise a family. Southwest Montana deserves experienced, effective representation in Helena and I'm ready to deliver results."
Southwest Montana is being left behind. Our community needs representation by a member of the majority party to ensure our voice is heard in Helena.
I will work hard to find common sense solutions to our challenges. I believe in hard work, personal responsibility, and living within our means.
My main priority is doing what is best for Montanans. The best policies come from listening to everyone and finding solutions we can all agree on.
Guiding Principles
EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION
FINDING SOLUTIONS
PUTTING MONTANANS FIRST
Common Sense Approaches to SW Montana Challenges
Gov. Greg Gianforte shares a brief address at a ceremonial groundbreaking for new housing units at the MT State Prison Rep. John Fitzpatrick carried the 2023 Legislation now funding the additional units on April 29, 2025. Credit: Zeke Lloyd / MTFP
Rep. John Fitzpatrick and his wife, Connie
Key Issues
"I've spent my life in Montana, and I've listened to the concerns of families across House District 76. Good jobs. Affordable healthcare. Quality education. Responsible government. These aren't just talking points—they're the real challenges our neighbors face every day. Here's where I stand—and what I'm fighting for in Helena."
LOWERING
YOUR TAXES
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Is opposed to Sales Tax
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Supported PROPERTY TAX RELIEF LEGISLATION that reduced taxes for 92% of homeowners in HD 76
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Supported INCOME TAX REDUCTIONS in both 2023 and 2025 that lowered taxes by 17% for over 60% of Montana income taxpayers
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Supported INCREASING THE BUSINESS EQUIPMENT PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION from $300,000 to $1 million, reducing taxes for small Main Street businesses, small contractors, and agriculture
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Supported TAX REBATES to both income and property tax payers totalling nearly $900 million during the past two sessions
John Fitzpatrick went to Helena to protect your pocketbook and he succeeded!
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A+ record for supporting Montana’s rural schools and teachers
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Supported legislation to increase starting teacher pay to attract the best teachers to Montana schools and compete with neighboring states
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Passed funding for critical school building repairs and maintenance instead of raising your property taxes
PROTECTING
RURAL SCHOOLS
PROTECTING RURAL
HOSPITALS & CLINICS
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Protected access to critical healthcare services in rural communities so you don’t have to travel to Bozeman or Missoula
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Secured funding for 26 new hospital beds at Warm Springs
BUSINESS, AGRICULTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Designated a “Champion of Business” by the Montana Chamber of Commerce.
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Ranked 8th among 150 legislators for his support of Montana Agriculture by the Montana Farm Bureau.
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Obtained funding to double the capacity of the START Correctional Program creating 33 new jobs in the Deer Lodge Valley.
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Obtained funding for the expansion of Montana State Prison which will create an additional 150 jobs.
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Obtained funding to construct 28 units of Workforce Housing in Deer Lodge.
VETERANS
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In both the 2023 and 2025 sessions had a 100% voting record in support of Montana Veterans.
CULTURAL ISSUES
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Stood up against the Woke agenda to protect Montana values.
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Voted to keep boys out of girl’s sports and locker rooms.
Connect with John
Your voice matters. Whether you have a question, a concern, or an idea to share, I want to hear from you. Representing HD-76 means listening to the people I serve—and that starts with open communication. Reach out anytime. I'm here to work for you.
– Fitzfor76 John Fitzpatrick for HD 76
Fitzfor76
PO Box 994
Anaconda, MT 59711