Lonnie Laffen
| Lonnie Laffen | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Dakota State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Architect | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Laffen received his B.A. in Architecture from North Dakota State University. He was the North Dakota State Architect from 2004 to 2008 and chairman of the North Dakota Historic Preservation Review Board. Laffen has operated JLG Architects since its founding in 1985.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Laffen served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Laffen served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
Elections
2010
Laffen won election to the North Dakota State Senate in the November 2 general election. He defeated incumbent JoNell Bakke (D).[1]
| North Dakota Senate General Election, District 43 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Lonnie Laffen (R)
|
2,102 | 52.80% | ||
| JoNell Bakke (D) | 1,872 | 47.02% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Laffen raised a total of $21,870 in campaign contributions.[2]
His six largest campaign contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Dakota Republican Senate Caucus | $7,500 |
| Grand Forks Republican Women | $2,500 |
| AIA North Dakota PAC | $2,295 |
| Magelky, Michael | $1,000 |
| Ledohowski, Leo | $1,000 |
| Tweten, Craig & Dolly | $1,000 |
Personal
Laffen and his wife, Pam, have three children. They currently reside in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
External links
- Senate website
- Official Project Vote Smart biography
- Official Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
References
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Succeeded by NA |
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