Steve Hansen (politician)

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.

Steve Hansen
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 14th district
In office January 11, 2021 – January 8, 2023
Preceded by	Timothy Kacena
Succeeded by	Jacob Bossman
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 1st district
In office January 9, 1995 – January 12, 2003
Preceded by	Al Sturgeon
Succeeded by	Steve Warnstadt
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office January 12, 1987 – January 8, 1995
Preceded by	James D. O'Kane
Succeeded by	Ronald Nutt
Personal details
Born	(1955-02-05) February 5, 1955 (age 70) Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Morningside College (BA) University of South Dakota (MA)

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.^[1]

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]