Jeff Edler

Jeff Edler (born August 17, 1976) is an Iowa politician who served as the State Senator from the 26th District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa Senate from the 2016 election, defeating Democratic incumbent Steve Sodders, to his retirement at the 2024 election.^[1][2] 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.^[3]

Jeff Edler
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 26th district
In office January 14, 2017 – January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Steve Sodders
Succeeded by	Kara Warme
Constituency	District 26 - (2023-Present) District 36 - (2017-2023)
Personal details
Born	(1976-08-17) August 17, 1976 (age 49) State Center, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Stephanie
Children	5
Residence	State Center, Iowa
Alma mater	Iowa State University
Occupation	Farmer

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.^[4]

Electoral history

Iowa Senate 36th District election, 2018

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jeff Edler	14,731	52.91%
	Democratic	Steve Sodders	13,111	47.09%
	Republican gain from Democratic