Jason Frerichs
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Jason Frerichs | |
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.jpg) Frerichs in Germany (2011) | |
| Minority Leader of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Heidepriem |
| Succeeded by | Billie Sutton |
| Minority Whip of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2017 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Parsley Jim Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Reynold Nesiba |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Gary D. Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Susan Wismer |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 13, 2009 – January 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Clayton Halverson David Sigdestad |
| Succeeded by | David Sigdestad Susan Wismer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1984 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | South Dakota State University |
| Profession | Farmer, rancher |
Jason Elliott Frerichs (born November 24, 1984) is a former state senator and state representative from South Dakota.
Frerichs graduated from South Dakota State University in 2007, earning a B.S. in Agriculture Education. He is the president of the Roberts County Farmers Union.[1] He lives in Wilmot, South Dakota.[2] Frerichs owns and works on a farm with his father and brothers, and also manages 150 cows.[3] Frerichs teaches agriculture at Lake Area Technical Institute, and is an FFA adviser.[4]
Frerichs' father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Frerichs served as a page in both the South Dakota Legislature and the United States Senate, working for Senator Tom Daschle.[5]
