Garrett Gobble

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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 byHeather Matson
Personal details
Born (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 26)
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Elizabeth
ResidenceAnkeny, Iowa, U.S.
EducationSoutheastern Community College (AA)
University of Iowa (BA)

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.

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[]

  1. ^ Opsahl, Robin. "Republicans compete for shot at winning back Iowa House District 38 seat". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  2. ^ Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  3. ^ "Legislative Bios | Iowa School Finance". www.iowaschoolfinance.com. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  4. ^ Martz, Luke (2020-08-31). "Candidate Profile: Garrett Gobble". Iowa Field Report. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  5. ^ "Garrett Gobble – Ankeny Community School District". www.ankenyschools.org. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  6. ^ "Garrett Gobble". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  7. ^ "Representative Garrett Gobble". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
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