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Arthur Fryslie
| Arthur Fryslie | ||
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| South Dakota State Senate District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-2013 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/two-year term | |
| Per diem | $110/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Term limits | Four terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Dakota House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2007 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 25, 1941 | |
| Place of birth | Watertown, SD | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Fryslie worked as a township supervisor for Pleasant Township in Clark County from 1977 to 1994. He then served in the South Dakota State House from 1998-2006.
Fryslie has worked as a farmer since 1964.
Fryslie attended the South Dakota State University from 1960 to 1961.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fryslie served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Dakota State Senate
- Taxation Committee, South Dakota State Senate
- Transportation Committee, South Dakota State Senate, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fryslie served on the following committees:
Elections
2012
Fryslie ran for re-election in the 2012 election for South Dakota State Senate District 2. Fryslie defeated Norbert Barrie in the Republican primary on June 5 and was defeated by Chuck Welke (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Chuck Welke |
51.4% | 5,441 | |
| Republican | Art Fryslie Incumbent | 48.6% | 5,140 | |
| Total Votes | 10,581 | |||
| South Dakota State Senate District 2 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Art Fryslie Incumbent |
52.6% | 724 |
| Norbert Barrie | 47.4% | 653 |
| Total Votes | 1,377 | |
2010
Fryslie ran for re-election to the 6th District Seat in 2010. He ran unopposed for the seat. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| South Dakota State Senate, District 6 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Arthur Fryslie (R)
|
5,981 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Fryslie won election to the 6th District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Dennis Nemmers (D). [3]
Fryslie raised $7,745 for his campaign while Nemmers raised $3,636. [4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Arthur Fryslie (R)
|
5,847 | 63.02% | ||
| Dennis Nemmers (D) | 3,431 | 36.98% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Fryslie received $3,757 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| South Dakota State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthur Fryslie's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Dakota Retailers Association | $300 |
| South Dakota Association Of Specialty Care Providers | $250 |
| Poppen, William & Roxana | $250 |
| South Dakota Health Care Association | $200 |
| Northwestern Energy | $200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $3,757 |
2008
Fryslie raised $7,745 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Dakota Republican Party | $2,000 |
| South Dakota Chiropractors Association | $300 |
| South Dakota Trucking Association | $300 |
| Northwestern Energy | $300 |
Personal
Fryslie and his wife Jane have two children.
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External links
- Profile from the South Dakota Legislature
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Office of the South Dakota Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Candidate List," Accessed April 9, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 6
- ↑ District 6 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Arthur Fryslie
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roger Lee |
South Dakota House District 6 1999–2006 |
Succeeded by Kristi Noem (R) |
| Preceded by Brock Greenfield (R) |
South Dakota Senate District 6 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Chuck Welke (D) |
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