Fritz H. Windhorst (January 31, 1935 – August 27, 2023) was an American jurist, lawyer and politician who was known for being appointed the youngest United States Commissioner and for serving five terms as a Louisiana State Senator for Districts 7 and 8 and representing both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes on the Westbank of the Greater New Orleans Region.

During his tenure as U.S. Commissioner, Windhorst was a member of the National Association of United States Commissioners (NAUSC) in leadership roles, including Director representing the federal 5th Circuit (1964), 2nd Vice President (1965 and 1966), and Chairman of the NAUSC Legislative Committee (1968).

[7] During his NAUSC tenure, Windhorst helped draft and promote legislation for a U.S. Magistrate system to replace that of U.S.

He served as floor leader for three different Louisiana Governors Edwin Edwards, Dave Treen, and Buddy Roemer both as a Democrat and a Republican.

The Legislature passed Windhorst's Senate Bill 651 to approve $400 million flexible funding for the new bridge.