Gage Froerer

Gage Froerer
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 8th[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2007
Preceded by Joe Murray
Personal details
Born September 15, 1952
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Gloria
Residence Huntsville, Utah
Alma mater Utah State University
University of Utah
Religion Christian
Website votegage.com

Gage Froerer[2] (born September 15, 1952) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 8 since January 1, 2007. Froerer was a candidate for Utah State Senate in 2004.

Early Life and Career

Born September 15, 1952 Froerer earned his BS in finance from Utah State University, and his MBA from the University of Utah. He works in real estate and lives in Huntsville, Utah with his wife Gloria and three children. [3]

Political Career

2012 Froerer was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary and won the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 7,650 votes (64.2%) against Democratic nominee Nick Velis and Libertarian candidate Jared Stratton.[4]

2010 Froerer was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary, and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 4,218 votes (61.8%) against Democratic nominee Alan Wheelwright.[5]

2008 Froerer was challenged but chosen by the Republican convention for the November 4, 2008 General election, winning with 6,190 votes (57.1%) against Democratic nominee Trent Alvord,[6] who had been Frandsen's opponent in the 2006 Democratic Primary.

2006 When House District 8 incumbent Republican Representative Joe Murray retired and left the seat open, Froerer was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary[7] and won the three-way November 7, 2006 General election with 3,523 votes (52.7%) against Democratic nominee Matt Frandsen and Constitution candidate John Herbst III,[8] who had been Representative Murray's challenger for the seat in the 2004 Republican Primary.

2004 When Senate District 19 incumbent Republican Senator Dave Gladwell left the Legislature and left the seat open, Froerer was one of two candidates selected by the Republican convention for the June 22, 2004 Republican Primary from among four candidates in a field which included Representative Melvin R. Brown; Froerer lost the primary to Allen M. Christensen,[9] who went on to win the November 2, 2004 General election against Democratic nominee Jim Hasenyager.[10]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0009S02 Revenue Bond and Capital Facilities Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0063 Recall Election Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0105S09 Plant Extract Amendments Governor Signed - 3/20/2014
HB0132 Temporary Homeless Youth Shelter Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0172 Association Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0220S02 Land Use Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0241 School Records Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0310 Utah Fair Housing Act Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0332S01 Real Estate Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014
HB0338 Alcohol Beverage License Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0351S01 Manufacturing Licensee Provisions House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0375 Parent-time after Relocation of a Parent Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0402 Rental Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HJR004 Joint Resolution on Recall Elections House/ filed - 3/13/2014

Pivotal Bills

During the 2014 General Session, Froerer achieved great success with HB105S09 Plant Extract Amendments which legalized an oil derived from cannabis that would aid in treatment of medical conditions such as seizures in children. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Gage Froerer (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Gage Froerer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Vote smart Gage Froerer". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Official Results 2006 Primary". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  8. ↑ "2006 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 9. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Official Results 2004 Primary Election June 22, 2004". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 1. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  10. ↑ "2004 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 7. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Rep. Gage Froerer predicts cannabis bill will pass". Retrieved April 14, 2014.

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