Stan Kitzman Explained

Stan Kitzman
Term Start:	January 10, 2023
Preceded:	Phil Stephenson
Party:	Republican^[1]
District:	85th
State House:	Texas

Stan Kitzman is an American politician.^[2] He serves as a Republican member for the 85th district of the Texas House of Representatives.^[3]

Life and career

Kitzman graduated from Royal High School and Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in 1988. He served in the Texas Army National Guard and retired as a staff sergeant after serving 21 years.^[4]

In March 2022, Kitzman defeated Fred Roberts and Art Hernandez in the Republican primary election for the 85th district of the Texas House of Representatives. In May 2022, he defeated Phil Stephenson in the Republican primary runoff election.^[5]

In November 2022, Kitzman defeated Larry Baggett and Michael Miller in the general election, winning 73 percent of the votes.^[6] He succeeded Stephenson. He assumed his office on January 10, 2023.

Notes and References

1. Web site: District 85 challenger gets governor's endorsement after error in incumbent's campaign. El Campo Leader-News. Shannon. Crabtree. May 20, 2022. December 10, 2022.
2. Web site: Stephenson, Kitzman in State House runoff. Shannon. Crabtree. Wharton Journal-Spectator. March 4, 2022. December 10, 2022.
3. Web site: Rep. Elect Stan Kitzman (R). Texas State Directory. November 11, 2022. December 10, 2022.
4. https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Kitzman-honored-after-retiring-from-Texas-Army-9386996.php "Kitzman honored after retiring from Texas Army National Guard"
5. Web site: Kitzman defeats Stephenson in House District 85 run-of. Fort Bend Herald and Texas Coaster. Scott. Reese Willey. May 26, 2022. December 10, 2022.
6. Web site: 2022 Texas State House - District 85 Election Results. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 8, 2022. December 10, 2022.