Eugene Stace Fraise (May 7, 1932 – November 27, 2020) was an American politician from Iowa.
Gene Fraise | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1986 – January 13, 2013 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Eugene Stace Fraise May 7, 1932 West Point, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2020 (aged 88) West Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Faye Pumphrey |
| Residence | Fort Madison, Iowa |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
| Website | Fraise's website |
Career
editHe served in the Iowa Senate from the 46th district from 1986, when he filled a vacancy left by Lowell Junkins' resignation, until 2013.[1]
Fraise served on several committees in the Iowa Senate – the Appropriations committee; the Judiciary committee; and the Agriculture committee, of which he was the committee chairman. He also served as vice chair of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee. His prior political experience includes sitting on the Lee County Board of Supervisors for seven years.
Fraise was re-elected in 2004 with 14,272 votes (53%), defeating Republican opponent Doug P. Abolt.[2]
Death
editFraise died from COVID-19 in West Burlington, Iowa, on November 27, 2020, at age 88.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Members of Iowa General Assemblies 1981–2002" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 10, 2005. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ "Project Vote Smart – Senator Putney – Biography". Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ Robin Delaney (November 27, 2020). "Former State Sen. Gene Fraise dies of COVID-19 complications". Mississippivalleypublishing.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
External links
edit- Senator Gene Fraise official Iowa Legislature site
- Senator Gene Fraise official Iowa General Assembly site
- State Senator Gene Fraise official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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