History of Laurel Libby in Timeline

Laurel Libby is an American politician serving as the Maine State Representative for District 90, representing Minot and part of Auburn. A Republican, she was first elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022 and 2024. Prior to her political career, Libby worked as an interior designer and a nurse. In the Maine House, she has voiced strong opinions, including opposition to vaccine laws and mask mandates.

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May 15, 1981: Laurel Dawson Munsell Libby Born

On May 15, 1981, Laurel Dawson Munsell Libby was born.

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2003: Graduation from Roberts Wesleyan College

In 2003, Laurel Libby graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

2005: Married John Libby

In 2005, Laurel Libby married John Libby, a physical therapist.

2017: Medical Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

In 2017, Laurel Libby traveled to Puerto Rico as part of the MA-1 Medical Disaster Relief team during the hurricane relief effort.

2019: Opposed LD #798

In 2019, Laurel Libby opposed Maine's LD #798, which eliminated religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

March 2020: Canvassed for Mainers for Health and Parental Rights

In March 2020, after LD #798 passed, Laurel Libby canvassed for Mainers for Health and Parental Rights in an effort to get a people's veto of the new law on the statewide ballot; the veto attempt failed.

May 2020: Announced Candidacy for Maine House District 64

In May 2020, Laurel Libby announced her candidacy for Maine House District 64, challenging incumbent Bettyann Sheats.

November 2020: Elected to Maine House District 90

In November 2020, Laurel Libby was elected to the Maine House of Representatives for District 90, representing Minot and part of Auburn.

December 2020: Served on Judiciary Committee

From December 2020, Laurel Libby served on the Judiciary committee.

December 2020: Published Opinion Piece Opposing Lockdowns

In December 2020, Laurel Libby published an opinion piece in the Lewiston Sun Journal opposing lockdowns in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Maine.

2020: Led People's Veto Campaign

In 2020, Laurel Libby led the people's veto campaign opposing childhood vaccination laws in Maine and protested public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Led People's Veto Campaign Against Vaccination Law

In 2020, Laurel Libby was a leader in the people's veto campaign to overturn LD #798, Maine's law eliminating religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

January 2021: Criticized for Wearing a "Chin Shield"

In January 2021, Laurel Libby was criticized for wearing a "chin shield" rather than a face covering while conducting business on Maine State House property where face coverings were mandatory due to COVID-19.

May 5, 2021: Stop Guilt by Accusation Act Defeated

On May 5, 2021, the Stop Guilt by Accusation Act, which Laurel Libby co-sponsored, was defeated in committee.

May 2021: Entered State House Without Mask

In May 2021, Laurel Libby entered the Maine State House without a required face covering and was subsequently relieved of her committee assignment.

May 25, 2021: Relieved of Committee Assignments

On May 25, 2021, Laurel Libby was relieved of her committee assignments after entering the Maine State House without a required face covering.

August 2021: Spoke at Rally Opposing Vaccination Mandate

In August 2021, Laurel Libby spoke at an Augusta, Maine, rally opposing a new statewide COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Maine healthcare employees, encouraging healthcare employees to walk away from their jobs rather than become vaccinated.

2022: Re-elected to Maine House

In 2022, Laurel Libby was re-elected to the Maine House of Representatives.

April 2024: Posed Rhetorical Question Regarding Legality of Nazi Activity

In April 2024, during a Maine House debate on LD 2130, Laurel Libby posed a rhetorical question regarding the legality of Nazi activity.

2024: Re-elected to Maine House

In 2024, Laurel Libby was re-elected to the Maine House of Representatives.

May 20, 2025: Supreme Court Restored Voting Rights

On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered the Maine legislature to restore Laurel Libby's voting rights while her appeal regarding her censure was pending.

2025: Shared Facebook Post About Transgender Athlete

In 2025, Laurel Libby attracted attention for sharing a Facebook post about a transgender athlete and criticizing the athlete's inclusion on a girls' sports team.

2025: Stripped of Voting and Speaking Rights

In 2025, Laurel Libby was stripped of her voting and speaking rights in the House after being censured for a social media post criticizing the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports; these rights were later restored by the US Supreme Court pending litigation.