Gene Fraise
Eugene S. "Gene" Fraise (born May 7, 1932) was the Iowa State Senator from the 46th District. He served in the Iowa Senate since 1986, when he filled a vacancy left by Lowell Junkins' resignation, until 2013.
Gene Fraise | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 46th district 31st (1986-1993) 50th (1993-2003) | |
| In office 1986–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Lowell Junkins |
| Succeeded by | Chris Brase |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1932 West Point, Iowa |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Faye Pumphrey |
| Residence | Fort Madison, Iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Website | Fraise's website |
Fraise served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Appropriations committee; the Judiciary committee; and the Agriculture committee, where he is chair. 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.
External links
- 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
| Iowa Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Lowell Junkins |
31st District 1986 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Ralph Rosenberg |
| Preceded by Michael Gronstal |
50th District 1993 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Michael Gronstal |
| Preceded by Paul McKinley |
46th District 2003 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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