Central Michigan University Steve Fitzgerald (born December 26, 1944) is an American politician and businessman who is former a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 5th district from 2013 until his resignation in 2018.

He ran for the Republican nomination in Kansas's 2nd congressional district in 2018 but was defeated by Steve Watkins.

[9] Fitzgerald's awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and five Meritorious Service Medals.

[7] After this attack he closed down the business and went to work for Northrop Grumman as a military analyst and training consultant for the Army.

[7] Fitzgerald is the past Commander of Lansing VFW Post 12003 and member of the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade Committee.

[13][14] In his speech during a meeting of the Leavenworth County Republican Party on 2 July 2018, Fitzgerald asserted that "We are being told that Western civilization is the problem in the world.