Doug Libla

Doug Libla (born 1952) is a 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]

Doug Libla
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 25th district
Assumed office
January 2013
Preceded byRobert Mayer
Personal details
Born1952 (age 67–68)
Greenville, Missouri
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Elaine
Children1
ResidencePoplar Bluff, Missouri
Alma materThree Rivers Community College
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Libla was mentioned as a possible contender in the 2013 special congressional election, but ultimately decided not to run.[3]

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.[4]

Electoral History

State Senate
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 7, 2012, District 25[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Doug Libla 12,010 100.00%
Missouri Senate Election, November 6, 2012, District 25[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Doug Libla 35,757 56.16% -9.16
Democratic Terry Swinger 27,913 43.84% +9.16
Missouri Senate Election, November 8, 2016, District 25[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Doug Libla 44,373 69.35% +13.19
Democratic Bill Burlison 19,607 30.65% -13.19
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References
  1. "Senator Doug Libla". Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  2. "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012". Missouri Secretary of State. December 5, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. "Looking to 2014: Libla Could be a Dangerous Conservative Primary Contender for Congress". The Missouri Times. February 7, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  4. "Doug Libla's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  5. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  6. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  7. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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