Garrett Gobble
Garrett Gobble (born May 2, 1995)[1] is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 38th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Garrett Gobble | |
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![]() Gobble in 2021 | |
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Heather Matson |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S. | May 2, 1995
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth |
Residence(s) | Ankeny, Iowa, U.S. |
Education | Southeastern Community College (AA) University of Iowa (BA) |
Early life and education
Gobble was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. After graduating from Southeastern Community College, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Iowa in 2017.[2]
Career
After graduating from college, Gobble moved to Iowa City, Iowa and worked as a substitute teacher and as a clerk at Hy-Vee.[3][4] In 2018, he was hired by the Ankeny Community School District as an eight grade social studies teacher.[5] He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021. Gobble also serves as vice chair of the House Education Appropriations Subcommittee.[6][7]
Personal life
Gobble's wife, Elizabeth, is an English teacher at Southeast Polk High School.[8]
References
- Opsahl, Robin. "Republicans compete for shot at winning back Iowa House District 38 seat". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- "Legislative Bios | Iowa School Finance". www.iowaschoolfinance.com. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- Martz, Luke (2020-08-31). "Candidate Profile: Garrett Gobble". Iowa Field Report. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- "Garrett Gobble – Ankeny Community School District". www.ankenyschools.org. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- "Garrett Gobble". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- "Representative Garrett Gobble". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.