Steve Hansen (politician) explained

Steve Hansen
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:5 February 1955
Birth Place:Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Education:Morningside College (BA)
University of South Dakota (MA)
State House:Iowa
District:14th
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Term End:January 8, 2023
Predecessor:Timothy Kacena
Successor:Jacob Bossman
State Senate1:Iowa
District1:1st
Term Start1:January 9, 1995
Term End1:January 12, 2003
Predecessor1:Al Sturgeon
State House2:Iowa
District2:1st
Term Start2:January 12, 1987
Term End2:January 8, 1995
Predecessor2:James D. O'Kane
Successor2:Ronald Nutt

Steven D. Hansen (born February 5, 1955) is an American politician. He was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 1 from 1987 to 1995. He was then elected to the Iowa Senate from District 1 between 1995 and 2003. Hansen returned to the state house in 2021, representing District 14.

Early life and education

Hansen was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 5, 1955. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, political science, and criminal justice from Morningside College and a Master of Arts political science from the University of South Dakota.

Career

Hansen served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995 and in the Iowa Senate from 1995 to 2003.[1] 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] In the 2022 election cycle, Hansen was redistricted to House District 2,[4] and lost to Robert Henderson.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Senator Steven D. Hansen . September 19, 2022 . Iowa General Assembly.
  2. Web site: Breen. Matt. 2020-01-30. Former Iowa Congressman Steve Hansen announces candidacy for Iowa House. 2021-09-26. KTIV. en-US.
  3. Web site: Butz. Dolly. WATCH NOW: Steve Hansen wins return to Iowa Legislature after two decades; Chris Hall reelected. 2021-09-26. Sioux City Journal. en.
  4. News: McNett . Jared . Sioux City state rep. Steven Hansen running for reelection . September 19, 2022 . Sioux City Journal . March 15, 2022.
  5. News: Yamada . Caitlin . Republicans prepared to represent Woodbury County in state legislature seats . 12 December 2022 . Sioux City Journal . 9 November 2022.
  6. News: Yamada . Caitlin . Republicans oust Democrats for Woodbury County state legislature seats . 12 December 2022 . Sioux City Journal . 9 November 2022.