Neil Friske
American politician from Michigan
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Kornelius Wolfram "Neil" Friske Jr.[1] (born July 18, 1961)[2] is an American politician from Charlevoix, Michigan who represented the 107th district in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2023 until 2025.[3]
Neil Friske | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 107th district | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Damoose (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Parker Fairbairn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1961 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Richard Friske |
Friske is pro-life and is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[4]
2024 arrest and primary loss
On June 20, 2024, Friske was arrested in Lansing, with police requesting sexual assault, assault, and a weapons offense as charges.[5][6] In the August 2024 Republican primary election, Friske was defeated in his bid for re-nomination, losing to Parker Fairbairn.[7][8]
Friske has not been charged with a crime; the Ingham County Prosecutor conducted an investigation and handed over the case to the Office of the Michigan Attorney General in September 2024.[9] He denies any wrongdoing.[9]
January 6th
In 2022, Progress Michigan reported that images captured during the January 6 United States Capitol attack at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. appear to show Friske attending the event.[10]
