Steve Sodders

Steven J. "Steve" Sodders is a Democratic politician, who is the current Mayor of State Center, Iowa.[2] He represented the 22nd and 36th Districts in the Iowa Senate between 2009 and 2017. He also served as Deputy Sheriff in Marshall County until forced into early retirement for falsifying records. He received his A.S. from Iowa Valley Community College and is attending Iowa State University, pursuing a degree in Sociology.

Steve Sodders
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 22nd district
In office January 9, 2009 – January 13, 2013
Preceded by	Larry McKibben
Succeeded by	Charles Schneider
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 36th district
In office January 13, 2013 – January 8, 2017
Preceded by	Paul McKinley
Succeeded by	Jeff Edler
Personal details
Born	1968 (age 52–53)[1] Ames, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Carrie
Children	2
Residence	State Center, Iowa
Alma mater	Iowa State University (Attending) Iowa Valley Community College (A.S.)
Occupation	Deputy Sheriff
Website	Sodders' website

Sodders served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - Chair Economic Growth committee; the Education committee; Vice Chair Government Oversight committee; the Judiciary Committee; the State Government committee; and the Veterans Affairs committee.

Sodders was elected in 2008 with 14,837 votes, defeating Republican opponent Jarret P. Heil.