Frank L. Farrar

Frank Leroy Farrar (born April 2, 1929 in Britton , Marshall County , South Dakota ) is a former American politician ( Republican Party ). He was the 24th governor of the state of South Dakota from 1969 to 1971  .

Early years and political advancement

Frank Farrar attended the University of South Dakota , where he studied law, among other things. He was in the U.S. Army Reserve between 1949 and 1953, and during the Korean War he was recruited into active service between 1953 and 1955. After the end of the war he was a tax officer until 1957. In 1958 he was briefly a judge before he was from 1959 to 1962 District Attorney in Marshall County. Between 1963 and 1969, Frank Farrar was Attorney General of South Dakota. In 1968 he was elected the new governor of his state.

South Dakota Governor

Farrar began his two-year term on January 7, 1969. During his tenure, South Dakota was hit by a severe flood in which 26 counties were declared a disaster area. Politically, a commission to review the constitution was set up under Governor Farrar. Otherwise he campaigned for consumer protection and reform of the insurance system. Farrar also supported the economic development of South Dakota.

In 1970 he was defeated by the Democrat Richard F. Kneip in the gubernatorial elections . Therefore, he had to resign on January 5, 1971 from his office. As a result, he became a successful businessman. He was chairman of a number of companies and owned several banks. He also worked as a lawyer in Britton.

Web links

• Frank Farrar in the National Governors Association (English)
• Frank L. Farrar in the nndb (English)