Mark Davitt

Mark Davitt (born 1952) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 74th District.[1] He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009.

Mark Davitt
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 74th district
In office
2003–2009
Preceded byLibby Jacobs
Succeeded byKent Sorenson
Personal details
Born1952 (age 68–69)
Winterset, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
ResidenceIndianola, Iowa
WebsiteDavitt's website

Davitt was re-elected in 2006 with 5,802 votes (52%), defeating Republican opponent Doug Shull.[2] He was defeated for re-election in 2008, losing to Republican Kent Sorenson.

Davitt was a candidate in the special election for the seat in the Iowa Senate resigned by Sorenson in 2013.[3]

Early life and education

Davitt was born in Winterset, Iowa and was raised working on his parents farm.[4]

Career

He is also a small business owner. He owns and operates Davitt Photo Alliance, which specialized is commercial photography. Davitt, a Democrat, served six years in the Iowa House.[4]

Organizations

He is a member of the following organizations:

Family

Davitt is the son of Phil and Theo. He is married to his wife Amy Duncan and together they have two children, Elizabeth and Duncan.[4]

References
  1. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=301
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2007-07-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20131022/NEWS09/310220046/1056/news05%5B%5D
  4. "Iowa Senate district 13 special: Julian Garrett vs. Mark Davitt". Bleeding Heartland. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Libby Jacobs		 74th District
2003 – 2009		 Succeeded by
Kent Sorenson


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