Jack Kibbie

John Patrick "Jack" Kibbie (born July 14, 1929) is an American politician who served as an Iowa State Senator from the 4th district and President of the Iowa Senate. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa Senate since 1988, and also served as Iowa Senate President.

John Patrick Kibbie
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 4th district
In office January 11, 1993 – January 13, 2013
Preceded by	Richard Vande Hoef
Succeeded by	Dennis Guth
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 6th district
In office January 9, 1989 – January 10, 1993
Preceded by	Lee Warren Holt
Succeeded by	Wayne D. Bennett
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 48th district
In office January 11, 1965 – January 12, 1969
Preceded by	John Emmetsburg
Succeeded by	Marvin Smith
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from Palo Alto County
In office 1960–1964
Preceded by	John Brown
Succeeded by	Niels Nielsen
Personal details
Born	John Patrick Kibbie (1929-07-14) July 14, 1929 Emmetsburg, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kay
Residence	Emmetsburg, Iowa
Occupation	Farmer
Website	Kibbie's website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	Korean War
Awards	Bronze Star Medal

Kibbie served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Agriculture committee; the Veterans Affairs committee; the Rules and Administration committee, where he was vice chair; the State Government committee, where he was vice chair; and the Ethics committee, where he was chair. His political experience includes an earlier term serving in the Iowa Senate senator from 1964 to 1968, serving as a representative in the Iowa House from 1960 to 1964, and serving as a member of the National Convention Platform Committee in 1968. Kibbie was interviewed by CNN on the 2020 Iowa caucus night, he voiced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden.

Kibbie was last re-elected in 2008 with 18,059 votes, defeating Grassroots for Life opponent Ken Vaske.[1]