title: Mark Davitt
text: # 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.
  
  