Lonnie Laffen
Lonnie Laffen (July 16, 1958 – December 23, 2020) was an American politician and architect.
Lonnie Laffen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office December 1, 2010 – December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | JoNell Bakke |
| Succeeded by | JoNell Bakke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1958 Wimbledon, North Dakota, United States |
| Died | December 23, 2020 (aged 62) Grand Forks, North Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
Laffen was born in Wimbledon, North Dakota. He received his bachelor's degree in architecture and history from North Dakota State University. Laffen was the president of the JLG Architects business in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Laffen served in the North Dakota Senate from the 43rd District from 2010 to 2018. He was a member of the Republican party.[1] In 2018, Laffen was defeated for re-election by Democrat JoNell Bakke.[2]
He died of a heart attack on December 23, 2020, in Grand Forks, North Dakota at age 62.[3]
References
- "Lonnie Laffen". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- Hageman, John (2018-11-07). "Democrats appear to gain three seats in North Dakota Legislature as GOP leader Carlson is ousted". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- "JLG co-founder Lonnie Laffen, a former state senator, dies at 62". Bismarcktribune.com. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
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