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Mark C. Lafata
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Mark C. Lafata was an at-large representative on the Francis Howell School District school board in Missouri. Lafata won re-election in the general election on April 8, 2014. He did not seek re-election in 2017.
Biography
Mark C. Lafata's professional experience includes serving as vice president of the Commercial Lending Real Estate Group with Heartland Bank. He has twice served as president of the board in 2004 and 2008.[1]
Elections
2014
Mark C. Lafata was opposed by incumbents Mike Hoehn and Mike Sommer and challengers Rene Cope, Kimberlyann Granger, Chad Lange, Ralph Moore Cory Simek and Gary Stevenson for three at-large seats in the general election on April 8, 2014.
Mike Sommer, Rene Cope and Mark Lafata defeated six challengers for three positions on the Francis Howell Board of Education.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Rene Cope |
15.3% | 3,424 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Sommer |
14.6% | 3,252 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Lafata |
14.4% | 3,227 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chad Lange | 12.7% | 2,834 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Hoehn | 12.1% | 2,697 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kimberlyann Granger | 11.7% | 2,618 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gary Stevenson | 7.7% | 1,712 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cory Simek | 6.3% | 1,401 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ralph Moore | 5.3% | 1,178 | |
| Total Votes | 22,343 | |||
| Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "APRIL 8, 2014 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS," accessed April 9, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Lafata did not report any campaign contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission.[2]
Endorsements
Lafata did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
Elections
2011
| Francis Howell School District Board of Education, At Large General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Sommer |
17.8% | 4,047 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark LaFata |
16.1% | 3,647 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Hoehn |
14.9% | 3,375 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gary Miller | 13.2% | 3,000 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eric Seider | 11.7% | 2,658 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ronnie Johnson | 10.8% | 2,457 | |
| Nonpartisan | Burt Biermann | 10.6% | 2,402 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eric Ewalt | 4.5% | 1,014 | |
| Nonpartisan | Non-valid write in votes | 0.4% | 101 | |
| Total Votes | 22,701 | |||
| Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "Official results April 5, 2011," February 11, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
| 2014 Francis Howell School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Rene Cope • Kimberlyann Granger • Incumbent, Mike Hoehn • Incumbent, Mark C. Lafata • Chad Lange • Ralph Moore • Cory Simek • Gary Stevenson • Incumbent, Mike Sommer |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
