Libous (April 14, 1953 – May 3, 2016) was an American politician who served as New York State Senator for the 52nd Senate District, representing the counties of Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Delaware.
A Republican, Libous was first elected to the State Senate in 1988.
He won a total of 14 terms in the Senate, eventually rising to the position of Deputy Majority Leader.
An influential Albany dealmaker, Libous was notable for his advocacy for New York's Southern Tier.
On July 22, 2015, Libous forfeited his Senate seat when he was found guilty of lying to the FBI.