Gene Fraise

Eugene Stace Fraise (May 7, 1932 – November 27, 2020) was an American politician from Iowa.

Gene Fraise
Member of the Iowa Senate
In office
January 7, 1986 – January 13, 2013
Constituency
Personal details
Born(1932-05-07)May 7, 1932
West Point, Iowa, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2020(2020-11-27) (aged 88)
West Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
SpouseFaye Pumphrey
ResidenceFort Madison, Iowa
OccupationFarmer
WebsiteFraise'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]

References
  1. "Members of Iowa General Assemblies 1981–2002" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 10, 2005. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  2. "Project Vote Smart – Senator Putney – Biography". Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  3. Robin Delaney (November 27, 2020). "Former State Sen. Gene Fraise dies of COVID-19 complications". Mississippivalleypublishing.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.


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