Laura Knaperek | |
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| Born | July 12, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2016 (aged 60) Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Republican |
Laura Knaperek (July 12, 1955 – March 3, 2016) was an American Republican politician and public official from Arizona. She was first elected to the Arizona state House of Representatives in 1994. She compiled a conservative record while taking an avid interest in youth and family issues. In 2002, she ran for the state Senate, but lost the general election to Democrat Harry Mitchell.
In 2004, she made a comeback, returning to the state House of Representatives, but was defeated for reelection in 2006. While out of office, she became Executive Director of United Families International, a conservative advocacy group. She sought election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 but lost to David Schweikert in the primary election.