Doug Libla
Doug Libla | |
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| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 2013 – January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mayer |
| Succeeded by | Jason Bean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Greenville, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elaine |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
| Alma mater | Three Rivers Community College |
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Doug Libla (born 1952) is a former Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing the southeasternmost part of the state.[1] He was first elected to that position in 2012, receiving 56% of the vote over Democratic candidate Terry Swinger.[2] He was reelected in 2016 over former U.S Congressman Bill Burlison.[3]
Libla was mentioned as a possible contender in the 2013 special congressional election, but ultimately decided not to run.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Libla was born in 1952 to Clyde and Margie Libla. He and his wife, Elaine, have one daughter; Cassie. They reside in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.[5]
Electoral history[edit]
State Senate[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Doug Libla | 12,010 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Libla | 35,757 | 56.16% | -9.16 | |
| Democratic | Terry Swinger | 27,913 | 43.84% | +9.16 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Libla | 44,373 | 69.35% | +13.19 | |
| Democratic | Bill Burlison | 19,607 | 30.65% | -13.19 | |
References[edit]
- ^ "Senator Doug Libla". Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012". Missouri Secretary of State. December 5, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "Looking to 2014: Libla Could be a Dangerous Conservative Primary Contender for Congress". The Missouri Times. February 7, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Doug Libla's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Doug Libla at Ballotpedia
- Campaign website Archived 2017-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Legislative website
Members of the Missouri Senate | ||
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102nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
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