25 Facts About Laurel Libby

Laurel Dawson Munsell Libby was born on May 15,1981 and is an American politician, interior designer, and former nurse.

Laurel Libby was elected to the Maine House in November 2020,2022 and 2024.

Laurel Libby opposed vaccine laws in Maine as well as mask mandates.

Laurel Libby was one of seven conservative House Members to be stripped of their committee assignments over refusal to comply with mask mandates in the State House during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laurel Libby was born in Bangor, Maine, and grew up in a large family.

Laurel Libby attended Roberts Wesleyan College where she studied nursing, was in the nursing honor society, and competed in women's cross country.

Laurel Libby graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2003.

Laurel Libby worked as an ICU nurse at both Maine Medical Center and at St Mary's Regional Medical Center and was a member of the MA-1 Medical Disaster Relief team, travelling to Puerto Rico in 2017 as part of the hurricane relief effort.

Laurel Libby testified against the bill while it was in committee, describing an alleged reaction experienced by her son that was not treated or documented by a medical provider.

Laurel Libby explained that she would not be further vaccinating him or two of her other children, and that if the law were to pass and eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations, she and her family would be moving out of Maine.

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.

Laurel Libby encouraged healthcare employees to walk away from their jobs rather than become vaccinated.

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

Laurel Libby's campaign was endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund, the Make Liberty Win PAC, and the Christian Civic League of Maine; and supported by the Don't Tread on Maine PAC; the Women's Leadership Fund; former Maine gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody; Bruce Poliquin; and Susan Collins' Dirigo PAC, as well as several fellow anti-vaccination activists from the 2020 people's veto campaign.

Laurel Libby did not incorporate or mention her anti-vaccine activism while campaigning for the House.

Laurel Libby co-sponsored a bill proposed by Representative Heidi Sampson of Alfred seeking to enact the Stop Guilt by Accusation Act, a measure which requires media organizations to follow up on stories involving accused crimes.

Laurel Libby served on the Judiciary committee from December 2020 until May 2021 when she and fellow representatives Heidi Sampson, Sherman Hutchins, Chris Johansen, Michael Lemelin, Jim Thorne, and John Andrews entered the Maine State House without required face coverings.

Shortly after the incident, Laurel Libby posted a fundraising plea on her official Facebook page, drawing ire from Fecteau and some constituents.

Laurel Libby attracted attention in 2025 for sharing a Facebook post about a transgender athlete competing in and winning a girl's pole-vaulting competition.

Laurel Libby is appealing her suspension to federal courts and seeking reinstatement of her speaking and voting rights.

Laurel Libby participates actively with Club for Growth, Young Americans for Liberty and the Leadership Institute.

Laurel Libby is a prominent fundraiser in Maine and controls two political action committees, Fight for Freedom and Dinner Table Action, which fund efforts to elect Republicans throughout the state.

Laurel Libby has used PAC funds to purchase firearms to raffle to supporters as part of her fundraising efforts.

Laurel Libby enjoys running and design, and owns and operates Dawson Interiors, a decorating and real estate staging business.

Laurel Libby has been married to John Libby, a physical therapist, since 2005.