Edgar Fredricks

Edgar J. Fredricks (June 27, 1942 – March 31, 2016) was a Republican member of the Michigan Legislature from 1975 through 1990.^[1][2]

Edgar J. Fredricks
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1990
Preceded by	Gary Byker
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 54th district
In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1978
Preceded by	James S. Farnsworth
Succeeded by	Paul Hillegonds
Personal details
Born	(1942-06-27)June 27, 1942 Holland, Michigan
Died	March 31, 2016(2016-03-31) (aged 73)
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Western Michigan University Calvin College

Fredricks was an aide to Congressman Guy Vander Jagt, and was executive director of President Richard Nixon's Michigan campaign in 1968. He was later in diplomatic service, as vice consul in the U.S. Embassy in South Korea and as a political officer in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs at the State Department.^[3]

Fredricks unsuccessfully challenged Fred Upton in the primary for Congress in 1990.^[3]