Jeff Edler Explained

Jeff Edler
Birth Date:1976 8, mf=yes
Residence:State Center, Iowa
Spouse:Stephanie
Party:Republican
Birth Place:State Center, Iowa, U.S.
Predecessor:Steve Sodders
Term Start:January 14, 2017
District:26th
State Senate:Iowa
Constituency:District 26 - (2023-Present)
District 36 - (2017-2023)
Children:5
Alma Mater:Iowa State University
Occupation:Farmer

Jeff Edler (born August 17, 1976) is the Iowa State Senator from the 26th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since defeating Democratic incumbent Steve Sodders in 2016.[1] He is a resident of State Center, Iowa and is married to Stephanie with six children. Edler is a farmer and Consumers Energy Rural Electric Cooperative board president.[2]

As of February 2020, Edler serves on the following committees: Local Government (Chair), Agriculture, Education, Human Resources, Veterans Affairs, and Ways and Means. He also serves on the Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee (Vice Chair), as well as the International Relations Committee, the Children's Behavioral Health System State Board, Education Commission of the States, and the Mental Health and Disability Services Commission.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edler upsets Sodders; Fisher, Smith re-elected - News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican. www.timesrepublican.com.
  2. Web site: Edler seeks Senate District 36 seat - News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican. content.timesrepublican.com.
  3. Web site: State Senator. www.legis.iowa.gov. 2020-02-03.