Garrett Gobble

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Garrett Gobble
Gobble in 2021
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byHeather Matson
Succeeded byHeather Matson (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 29)
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseElizabeth
Residence(s)Ankeny, Iowa, U.S.
EducationSoutheastern Community College (AA)
University of Iowa (BA)

Garrett Gobble (born May 2, 1995)[1] is an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 38th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021 and served until January 8, 2023.[2]

Early life and education[edit]

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.[3]

Career[edit]

After graduating from college, Gobble moved to Iowa City, Iowa and worked as a substitute teacher and as a clerk at Hy-Vee.[4][5] In 2018, he was hired by the Ankeny Community School District as an eighth grade social studies teacher.[6] He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021, serving until January 8, 2023.[7] Gobble also served as vice chair of the House Education Appropriations Subcommittee.[8][9]

Personal life[edit]

Gobble's wife, Elizabeth, is an English teacher at Southeast Polk High School.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Opsahl, Robin. "Republicans compete for shot at winning back Iowa House District 38 seat". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  2. ^ "Garrett Gobble". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  3. ^ Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  4. ^ "Legislative Bios | Iowa School Finance". www.iowaschoolfinance.com. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  5. ^ Martz, Luke (2020-08-31). "Candidate Profile: Garrett Gobble". Iowa Field Report. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  6. ^ "Garrett Gobble – Ankeny Community School District". www.ankenyschools.org. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  7. ^ "Garrett Gobble". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  8. ^ "Garrett Gobble". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  9. ^ "Representative Garrett Gobble". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  10. ^ Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.