History of Laurel Libby in Timeline

Laurel Libby is an American politician serving as the Republican representative for Maine House District 90, encompassing Minot and part of Auburn. First elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022 and 2024, Libby is also an interior designer and former nurse. Her political positions include opposition to vaccine laws and mask mandates in Maine.

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May 15, 1981: Laurel Dawson Munsell Libby Born

On May 15, 1981, Laurel Dawson Munsell Libby was born. She later became an American politician, interior designer, and former nurse.

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2003: Graduation from Roberts Wesleyan College

In 2003, Libby graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, where she was a member of the nursing honor society and competed in women's cross country.

2005: Married John Libby

In 2005, Laurel Libby married John Libby, a physical therapist. They have five children.

2017: Travel to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Relief

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

2019: Opposed LD #798

In 2019, Libby opposed LD #798, Maine's law eliminating religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

March 2020: Canvassed for Mainers for Health and Parental Rights

In March 2020, Libby canvassed for Mainers for Health and Parental Rights in the effort to get a people's veto of the new law on the statewide ballot. The veto attempt failed. Days later, Libby testified in committee against LD #2117 "An Act To Expand and Rename the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program".

May 2020: Announced Candidacy for Maine House District 64

In May 2020, Libby announced her candidacy for Maine House District 64, challenging incumbent Bettyann Sheats. Her campaign was endorsed by several organizations and individuals.

December 2020: Served on Judiciary Committee

From December 2020, Libby served on the Judiciary committee.

December 2020: Published Opinion Piece Opposing Lockdowns

In December 2020, 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: Leader in People's Veto Campaign

In 2020, 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 "Chin Shield"

In January 2021, Libby was criticized for wearing a "chin shield", rather than a face covering, while conducting business on the Maine State House property during the COVID-19 pandemic. This prompted House leaders to clarify acceptable face coverings.

May 5, 2021: Stop Guilt by Accusation Act Defeated

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

May 2021: Entered Maine State House Without Face Covering

In May 2021, Libby and fellow representatives entered the Maine State House without required face coverings, leading to a confrontation with Capitol Police and the subsequent removal of their committee assignments.

May 25, 2021: Relieved of Committee Assignments

On May 25, 2021, Libby and six other lawmakers were relieved of their committee assignments due to their refusal to wear face coverings in the Maine State House.

August 2021: Spoke at Rally Opposing Vaccination Requirement

In August 2021, Libby spoke at an Augusta, Maine, rally opposing a new statewide COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Maine healthcare employees, declaring "To be clear, this is war!" and encouraged healthcare employees to walk away from their jobs rather than become vaccinated.

2024: Questioned Legality of Nazi Activity

In April of 2024, as the Maine House debated LD 2130, "An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Military Training", Libby posed a rhetorical question regarding the legality of Nazi activity.