Gage Froerer

Gage Froerer[1] (born September 15, 1952) is an American realtor who served as a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives for District 8 since from January 1, 2007 to January 2019. Froerer was a candidate for the Utah State Senate in 2004.

Gage Froerer
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
January 1, 2007 – January 2019
Preceded byJoe Murray
Succeeded bySteve Waldrip
Personal details
Born (1952-09-15) September 15, 1952
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Gloria
ResidenceHuntsville, Utah
Alma materUtah State University
University of Utah
Websitevotegage.com

Early life and career

Froerer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Utah State University and a MBA from the University of Utah. He works in real estate and lives in Huntsville, Utah with his wife Gloria and three children.[2]

Political career

2014 Froerer was unopposed in the Republican primary and won the general election with 3,967 votes (66.08%) against Democrat John Thompson's 2,036 votes (33.9%).

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.[3]

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.[4]

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,[5] 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[6] 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,[7] 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,[8] who went on to win the November 2, 2004 general election against Democratic nominee Jim Hasenyager.[9]

2016 sponsored legislation
Bill NumberBill TitleStatus
HB0009Revenue Bond AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/25/2016
HB0030Good Landlord Program AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/21/2016
HB0058S02Hemp Extract AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/21/2016
HB0072Timeshare AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/25/2016
HB0093Organ Donor AmendmentsGovernor Signed - 3/18/2016
HB0228S02Alcohol ModificationsGovernor Signed - 3/25/2016
HB0236S03Charitable Prescription Drug Recycling ProgramHouse/ to Governor - 3/15/2016
HB0402Real Estate AmendmentsHouse/ to Governor - 3/16/2016
HB0422Common Area Assessment AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0463Personal Representative AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HCR015Concurrent Resolution Urging Adoption of Utah Dinosaur DaysHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016

[10]

Froerer passed eight of the eleven bills he introduced, giving him a 72.7% passage rate. He also floor sponsored eight bills.[11]

References
  1. "Gage Froerer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. "Vote smart Gage Froerer". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  3. "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  4. "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  5. "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. "Official Results 2006 Primary" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  7. "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 9. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  8. "Official Results 2004 Primary Election June 22, 2004" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 1. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  9. "2004 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 7. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  10. "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  11. "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
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