Chuck Soderberg

Chuck Soderberg (born May 24, 1957) was the Iowa State Representative from the 5th District. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2005 through 2015.[3] Soderberg was born in Burt, Iowa. He has a B.A. in education from Westmar College.

Chuck Soderberg
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 5th district 3rd (2005–2013)
In office January 10, 2005 – September 14, 2015
Preceded by	Ralph Klemme
Succeeded by	Chuck Holz[1][2]
Personal details
Born	May 24, 1957 Burt, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Linda, Dawn
Children	2 children.
Residence	Le Mars, Iowa
Alma mater	Westmar College
Occupation	Executive Vice President, Iowa Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
Website	legis.iowa.gov/...

As of January 2013, Soderberg serves on several committees in the Iowa House – Commerce and Environmental Protections committees. He also serves as the chair of the Appropriations Committee.

Soderberg has been employed by the energy cooperative Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative for the past 24 years and is currently vice president of Planning and Legislative Services at NIPCO.[4]

Biography

Soderberg was first elected to the House in 2004. Chuck is the Vice-President of Planning for Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative. He was born on May 24, 1957, in Algona, Iowa. His father, Gerald, and mother, Beryl, were dairy farmers. Chuck has one brother and three sisters.

Soderberg grew up near the town of Burt, Iowa. He graduated from the Burt Community School District in 1975. Following high school graduation, he attended one year at Iowa Lakes Community College then transferred to Westmar College in Le Mars. He graduated from Westmar in 1979.

Soderberg has two children, Leah, living in St. Paul, MN, and Andrew, living in Seattle, WA.

Soderberg and his wife, Dawn, attend the Calvin Christian Reform Church in Le Mars.

Prior to becoming elected to the House, Soderberg served on the Le Mars City Council from 1998–2004. He has served on several boards, including the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation, and the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he serves on the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation Board where he helped raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. He is a past little league coach, and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity.

In 2008, Soderberg promoted a book, along with four of his House colleagues, which rejects the notion that human activity impacts global warming.

Electoral history

*incumbent

3rd District contests

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2004 [5] District 3 Turnout: 4,811		Republican		Chuck Soderberg	Republican	2,912	60.53%
				Kent Schwiesow	Republican	1,894	39.37%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2004 [6] District 3		Republican hold		Chuck Soderberg	Republican	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2006 [7] District 3		Republican		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2006 [8] District 3		Republican hold		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2008 [9] District 3		Republican		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2008 [10] District 3 Turnout: 13,847		Republican hold		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	10,456	75.51%
				T.J. Templeton	Democratic	3,283	23.71%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [11] District 3		Republican		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [12] District 3		Republican hold		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	unopposed

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [13] District 5		Republican		Chuck Soderberg	Republican	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [14] District 5		Republican (newly redistricted)		Chuck Soderberg*	Republican	unopposed

References

1. http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/unopposed-holz-nails-down-iowa-house-district-win/article_05155778-ce57-58e7-a625-a28107f91aa3.html
2. http://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=86&personID=17102
3. http://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=779
4. University of Iowa: Office of Governmental Relations
5. "Canvass Summary, Final, 2004 Primary Election 6/8/2004" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 23. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
6. "Canvass Summary, Final, 2004 General Election 11/2/2004" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 18. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
7. "2006 Primary Election, Official Results" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
8. "Official Results Report – Statewide, Election: 2006 General Election-11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. November 21, 2006. p. 25. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
9. "Official Results Report – Statewide, 2008 Primary Election-06-03-2008 Party: All" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. June 19, 2008. p. 80. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
10. "State of Iowa Official Canvass Summary, November 4, 2008 General Election" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 33. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
11. "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. July 1, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
12. "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. November 23, 2010. p. 44. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
13. "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 70. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
14. "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 51. Retrieved January 15, 2013.

External links

• Representative Chuck Soderberg official Iowa General Assembly site
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
• Profile at Iowa House Republicans
• Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO)