Arthur Fryslie
Art Fryslie (b. October 25, 1941) is a former Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing the 6th District from 2009 to 2013.
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]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Chuck Welke |
51.4% | 5,441 | |
| Republican | Art Fryslie Incumbent | 48.6% | 5,140 | |
| Total Votes | 10,581 | |||
| 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 finance summary
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Personal
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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
Footnotes
| 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) |
