Steve Hansen (politician)

Steve Hansen is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 14th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Steve Hansen
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byTimothy Kacena
In office
1986–1994
Member of the Iowa Senate
In office
1994–2002
Personal details
BornIowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationMorningside University (BA)
University of South Dakota (MA)

Early life and education

Hansen was born in the Siouxland region of Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, political science, and criminal justice from Morningside University and a Master of Arts political science from the University of South Dakota.[1]

Career

Hansen served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1986 to 1994 and in the Iowa Senate from 1994 to 2002. After leaving the legislature, he worked as director of the Sioux City Public Museum. He was re-elected to the Iowa House in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[2][3]

References

  1. "Steve Hansen (Iowa)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  2. Breen, Matt (2020-01-30). "Former Iowa Congressman Steve Hansen announces candidacy for Iowa House". KTIV. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  3. Butz, Dolly. "WATCH NOW: Steve Hansen wins return to Iowa Legislature after two decades; Chris Hall reelected". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-26.


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