Chip Fitzpatrick is a Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 42. Fitzpatrick was first elected in November 2024, when term limits prevented Democratic incumbent Sharon Stewart-Peregoy from running again, and narrowly defeated Republican Bill Hodges with about 52.6 percent of the vote. Fitzpatrick took office on January 6, 2025. The district includes Big Horn County and part of Yellowstone County. Fitzpatrick is seeking re-election in November 2026 against Republican Jeremiah Jabs.1
Sidney “Chip” Fitzpatrick is an enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Tribe, a lifelong Montanan and a resident of Crow Agency. Fitzpatrick earned an associate degree in business administration and management from Dawson Community College in 1983. Fitzpatrick worked in law enforcement as an officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and as undersheriff of Big Horn County, and served in the Crow Tribal Legislature from 2006 to 2010. From 2010 to 2022, Fitzpatrick was a Big Horn County commissioner for District 2, chairing the board in several years, including 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Fitzpatrick has also owned construction businesses, including a general contracting firm.
In the 2025 session, Fitzpatrick served on the House committees on Business and Labor; Fish, Wildlife and Parks; and Transportation. Fitzpatrick is a member of the legislature’s American Indian Caucus.
