John Kibbie
John P. Kibbie (b. July 14, 1929) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 4 from 1964 to 1968 and from 1989 to 2013. He resigned and did not run for re-election in 2012 because redistricting drew Kibbie into the same district as incumbent David Johnson (R).[1]
Kibbie served as President of the Iowa State Senate from 2005 to 2013. He also served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1960 to 1964. In 1968, he was a member of the National Convention Platform Committee.
Kibbie passed away on March 4, 2025.[2]
Biography
Kibbie received his high school diploma in 1947. His professional experience includes working as a farmer and has served as Agricultural Advisor to a United States Congressmen. Kibbie served in the United States Army in Korea from 1951 to 1953.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kibbie served on the following committees:
- Agriculture
- Ethics, Chair
- Government Oversight
- Rules and Administration, Vice Chair
- State Government, Vice Chair
- Veterans Affairs
- Joint Committee on Government Oversight
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kibbie served on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Ethics Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Rules and Administration Committee, Iowa State Senate
- State Government Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Kibbie did not seek re-election in 2012. He officially tendered his resignation, effective January 1, 2013, on February 1, 2012. Due to redistricting Kibbie was drawn into the same district as David Johnson (R), who was last elected in 2010 and not up for re-election until 2014. Thus, if Kibbie had not resigned, Johnson would have had to stand for re-election two years before the expiration of his term.[1]
2008
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Kibbie was re-elected to the 4th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Ken Vaske (Grassroots for Life).[4] Kibbie raised $204,438 for his campaign, while Vaske raised $2,605.[5]
| Iowa State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Kibbie |
71.3% | 18,059 | |
| Grassroots for Life | Ken Vaske | 28.7% | 7,258 | |
| Total Votes | 25,317 | |||
2004
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2004
On November 2, 2004, Kibbie won re-election to District 4 of the Iowa State Senate, defeating Harley Kohlhaas (R). Both candidates were unopposed in the June 8 primary election.[6][7]
| Iowa State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Kibbie |
60% | 17,642 | |
| Republican | Harley Kohlhaas | 40% | 11,764 | |
| Total Votes | 29,406 | |||
2000
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2000
On November 7, 2000, Kibbie won re-election to District 4 of the Iowa State Senate, defeating Jeffrey Thee (R). Both candidates were unopposed in the June 6 primary election.[8][9]
| Iowa State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Kibbie |
61.5% | 15,246 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Thee | 38.5% | 9,561 | |
| Total Votes | 24,807 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Kibbie and his wife, Kay, have six children.[3]
See also
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- John Kibbie on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Globe Gazette, "5 Iowa legislators resign following redistricting," February 2, 2012
- ↑ KTIV, “‘Jack Kibbie, former Iowa legislator passes away at 95" accessed March 7, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of John Kibbie," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Money raised by 2008 Senate candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Canvass Summary for June 8 Primary election," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Canvass Summary for November 2 General election," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Canvass Summary for June 8 Primary election," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Canvass Summary for November 7 General election," accessed April 21, 2015
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Succeeded by Dennis Guth (R) |
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