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 |
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Born | 1952 (age 72–73) 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. He was first elected to that position in 2012, receiving 56% of the vote over Democratic candidate Terry Swinger. He was reelected in 2016 over former U.S Congressman Bill Burlison.
Libla was mentioned as a possible contender in the 2013 special congressional election, but ultimately decided not to run.
Personal life
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.
Electoral history
State Senate
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Doug Libla | 12,010 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Doug Libla | 35,757 | 56.16% | −9.16 | |
Democratic | Terry Swinger | 27,913 | 43.84% | +9.16 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Doug Libla | 44,373 | 69.35% | +13.19 | |
Democratic | Bill Burlison | 19,607 | 30.65% | −13.19 |
References
- "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
- 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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