Background
Hodges, Steve was born on February 2, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
Hodges, Steve was born on February 2, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
Following high school he attended Southeast Missouri State University, where he received a bachelor"s degree in business administration, and the University of Missouri, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration.
A Democrat, he represents the 149th District, which includes all of New Madrid County as well as portions of Mississippi County and Pemiscot County. Due to Missouri"s term limits, Hodges cannot run for reelection to the seat in 2014. Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Hodges was raised in East Prairie, Missouri and is a graduate of East Prairie High School.
Prior to entering politics Hodges spent thirty years in as manager and owner of an Easr Prairie supermarket.
When not involved with his legislative duties he works as a substitute teacher and a referee for various high school sports. He served on his local school board for twelve years before seeking election to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2006, winning his election.
On February 16, 2013, he was chosen by Democratic Party leaders from southeast Missouri to run in a special election for Missouri"s 8th congressional district to replace resigned United States. Representative Jo Ann Emerson. Hodges is a conservative Democrat who opposes abortion and gun control.
However, he says that he is a Democrat because he has a "social conscience."
In the early morning hours of February 6, 2014 Representative Hodges was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving by police in Jefferson City, Missouri.
When asked for comment on the incident Hodges told the Associated Press he had stopped in a parking lot and fell on some ice when exiting the vehicle. Unable to get to his feet, an ambulance and police were summoned to the scene. The state representative was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released for unspecified injuries.
lieutenant was then he was arrested but was not jailed.
Number charges have as yet been formally filed. Hodges issued a statement admitting that he had been drinking on the evening of February 5 but did not feel he was legally intoxicated.
He apologized for the incident and said he is looking into receiving counseling. The couple divorced in 2014 after 41 years of matrimony.
His hobbies include playing golf, officiating football games, reading and singing.
Member Southeast Missouri State University Booster Board, United Methodist Church. Member of Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Married Amy Hodges; children: James, Andrew, Adam.