Garrett Gobble
American politician and educator
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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]
Garrett Gobble | |
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Gobble in 2021 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Heather Matson |
| Succeeded by | Heather Matson (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1995 Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth |
| 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.[3]
Career
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
Gobble's wife, Elizabeth, is an English teacher at Southeast Polk High School.[10]