Lynne M Lafer-Halvorson

Background

Lafer-Halvorson taught in public schools for nearly 30 years in five states, including 18 years on the Standing Rock Reservation, where she also served as a Head Start site director. She has worked as a trauma counselor and real estate agent, owned a residential cleaning service, and holds degrees in history, German and education from Washington State University.

Sources: Bismarck Local, reporting information from Bismarck Mandan Leaders

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Schools and oversight

  She says the state should address public-school education, the loss of family farms, challenges facing small businesses, and rural health services. She also calls for transparency and appropriate ethical oversight, including scrutiny of big money’s role in policymaking.

  Bismarck Local, reporting information from Bismarck Mandan Leaders

• Rural health

  She identifies rural health services as an issue needing attention.

  Bismarck Local, reporting information from Bismarck Mandan Leaders