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 founder & president of JLG Architects 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 complications from a heart attack on December 23, 2020, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at age 62.[3]
References
edit- ^ "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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