Mark Davitt
# Mark Davitt

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

Davitt was re-elected in 2006 with 5,802 votes (52%), defeating Republican opponent Doug Shull. 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.

## Early life and education

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

## 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.

## Organizations

He is a member of the following organizations:

* St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola
* Knights of Columbus
* Indianola Lions Club
* Elected member of the Warren County Extension Council
* Past member of Warren County Farm Bureau

## 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.

