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]
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]
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 |