Libby Jacobs

Libby Swanson Jacobs
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 60th district
In office
1995–2009
Preceded by Lance Horbach
Succeeded by Peter Cownie
Personal details
Born (1956-10-01) October 1, 1956
Lincoln, Nebraska
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Steven
Residence West Des Moines, Iowa
Website Jacobs's website

Libby Swanson Jacobs (born October 1, 1956) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 60th District. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009. She received her BA in political science from the University of Nebraska and her MPA from Drake University.

Jacobs served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce committee; the Judiciary committee; the State Government committee; and the Ways and Means committee. Her political experience includes serving as majority whip in the Iowa House.

Jacobs was re-elected in 2006 with 7,849 votes, running unopposed.

Career

Prior to her career in politics, Jacobs was president of a consulting firm called The Jacobs Group, LLC. She also spent some time in the telecommunications, non-profit, and financial services industries.[1]

Awards and honors

Jacobs has won a number of awards which include:

Family

Jacobs is married to her husband Steve and together they have two daughters. They reside in West Des Moines.[1]

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Dorothy F. Carpenter
74th District
1995 2003
Succeeded by
Mark Davitt
Preceded by
Lance Horbach
60th District
2003 2009
Succeeded by
Peter Cownie
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