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 28)
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.

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.
  8. ^ Richardson, Ian. "Ankeny teacher Garrett Gobble running for Iowa House District 38". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
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