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State senator Kibbie says he won't run again
Senate President Jack Kibbie, an Emmetsburg Democrat who is the Legislature's longest serving member, says he won't seek another term in office next year.
The 81-year-old Kibbie served in the Legislature from 1960 to 1968. He then won election to the Senate again in 1988.
When the Legislature approved new district lines this year, Kibbie was tossed into a heavily Republican district that included Republican Sen. David Johnson of Ocheyedan.
Asked about his plans Tuesday, Kibbie acknowledged he told constituents at a recent town hall meeting that he wouldn't seek another term. He will make a formal announcement after this year's session ends.
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State Sen. Jack Kibbie is shown in this 2009 photo at the Statehouse in Des Moines. (AP)
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