Doug Libla Explained

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]

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.[5]

Electoral history

State Senate

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator Doug Libla. Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce. November 2, 2016. September 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910012518/http://poplarbluffchamber.org/doug-libla-for-senate. dead.
  2. Web site: State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012. Missouri Secretary of State. December 5, 2012. November 2, 2016.
  3. Web site: All Results; Official Results. May 2, 2020. Missouri Secretary of State.
  4. Web site: Looking to 2014: Libla Could be a Dangerous Conservative Primary Contender for Congress. The Missouri Times. February 7, 2013. November 2, 2016.
  5. Web site: Doug Libla's Biography. Project VoteSmart. November 2, 2016.