Gene Fraise
American politician (1932–2020)
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Eugene Stace Fraise (May 7, 1932 – November 27, 2020) was an American politician from Iowa.
- 31st district (1986–1993)
- 50th district (1993–2003)
- 46th district (2003–2013)
May 7, 1932
Gene Fraise | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1986 – January 13, 2013 | |
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| Born | Eugene Stace Fraise May 7, 1932 West Point, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2020 (aged 88) West Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Faye Pumphrey |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
| Website | Fraise's website |
Career
He 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
Fraise died from COVID-19 in West Burlington, Iowa, on November 27, 2020, at age 88.[3]
