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 72–73) |
| 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 | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Libla | 12,010 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Libla | 35,757 | 56.16% | −9.16 | |
| Democratic | Terry Swinger | 27,913 | 43.84% | +9.16 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Libla | 44,373 | 69.35% | +13.19 | |
| Democratic | Bill Burlison | 19,607 | 30.65% | −13.19 | |