About Lonnie Laffen
Lived 1958 – 2020 (aged 62). Lonnie Laffen was an American politician.
Lonnie Laffen (July 16, 1958 – December 23, 2020) was an American politician and architect.
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. In 2018, Laffen was defeated for re-election by Democrat JoNell Bakke.
He died of complications from a heart attack on December 23, 2020, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at age 62.
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Who was Lonnie Laffen?
American politician (1958-2020)
When was Lonnie Laffen born?
Lonnie Laffen was born on 16 July 1958 in Wimbledon.
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Lonnie Laffen died on 23 December 2020 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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Lonnie Laffen was a politician.
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Lonnie Laffen was American.
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