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Jim Libby | |
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| Member of the Maine Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | William Diamond |
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office December 4, 1996 – December 6, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Willis Lord |
| Succeeded by | Michael McAlevey |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office December 2, 1992 – December 4, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Merton Waterman |
| Succeeded by | John Vedral |
| Constituency | 16th district (1992–1994) 14th district (1994–1996) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1960 Saco, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer Peternel |
| Education | Nasson College (BS) St. Bonaventure University (MBA) University of Maine (CAS, PhD) |
James D. Libby (born November 14, 1960)[1] is an American politician, college professor and author from the state of Maine. A Republican, he served as a member the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1996, then as a member of the Maine Senate from 1996 to 2000, before losing the 2002 Republican gubernatorial nomination to Peter Cianchette. Libby was the first candidate in the United States to qualify for a gubernatorial campaign as a "clean elections" candidate. He ran for the Maine House of Representatives in 2010, but lost the general election to the eventual Clerk of the Maine House of Representatives, Robert Hunt.[2] He was again elected to the Maine Senate in 2022 to represent the 22nd district. The district includes parts of Cumberland, Oxford, and York counties.[3] He is a candidate for Governor of Maine in the 2026 election.[4]
Libby has authored several books and articles, including "Super U: The History and Politics of the University of Maine System, and "Buxton, A Postcard History."[5] He has been appointed to several board and commissions by Republican, Democrat, and Independent governors, including as a trustee of the Maine Community College System. He resides in Standish, Maine, with his wife, Jennifer (Peternel) Libby, daughter Grace, and son Brett.
Committees
[edit]Libby currently serves on two committees: the committee on Education and Cultural Affairs,[6] and the committee on Senate Conduct and Ethics.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/6666/james-libby
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=710222
- ^ "James Libby". November 9, 2022.
- ^ St Pierre, Ariana (May 22, 2025). "Sen. James Libby running for governor of Maine". WGME. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ "James Libby, Ph.D." Thomas College.
- ^ "Committee Information - Maine Legislature". legislature.maine.gov.
- ^ "Sen. Jim Libby (R-Cumberland) | Maine State Legislature". legislature.maine.gov.
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