14 Facts About Laura Knaperek

Laura Knaperek was an American Republican politician and public official from Arizona.

Laura Knaperek was first elected to the Arizona state House of Representatives in 1994.

Laura Knaperek compiled a conservative record while taking an avid interest in youth and family issues.

Laura Knaperek sought election to the US House of Representatives in 2008 but lost to David Schweikert in the primary election.

Laura Knaperek was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1994 and was a Republican.

Laura Knaperek served previously as a school board member for Kyrene School District and worked as the Executive Director for the Arizona Consortium for Children with Chronic Illness.

Laura Knaperek served for 10 years in the House where she chaired the powerful Appropriations Committee as well as the Higher Education Committee.

Laura Knaperek worked on health care, human services and education.

Laura Knaperek went to work as a columnist for the East Valley Tribune and was recruited to run again in 2004 to take back her former Republican seat.

Laura Knaperek served for two more years and was voted out due to voter displeasure with Republicans in Congress, the Presidency and the war on terror in Iraq.

Laura Knaperek then worked on family issues as the Executive Director of United Families International and ran for Congress to regain the seat from Harry Mitchell.

Laura Knaperek later used her experience and expertise as a political consultant.

Laura Knaperek was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and left behind six children.

Laura Knaperek died from ovarian cancer on March 3,2016, aged 60, in Tempe, Arizona.