Doug Libla | |
State Senate: | Missouri |
District: | 25th |
Term Start: | January 2013 |
Term End: | January 2021 |
Predecessor: | Robert Mayer |
Successor: | Jason Bean |
Birth Place: | Greenville, Missouri |
Party: | Republican |
Spouse: | Elaine |
Children: | 1 |
Residence: | Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
Alma Mater: | Three Rivers Community College |
Signature: | Doug Libla signature.jpg |
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]
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]