Steve A. Cwodzinski is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member representing District 49 in the Minnesota Senate, covering Eden Prairie and parts of neighboring communities in the southwest Twin Cities metro area, primarily in Hennepin County. First elected in 2016, he served District 48 from 2017-2022 before District 49 from 2023 onward, and is currently in his third term. Notable achievements include chairing the Civility Caucus and authoring bills to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 and plans to retire in 2027 after a decade in the Senate and 43 years of public service. His special legislative concerns encompass 21st-century transportation systems, educational excellence, physical and mental health, environmental protection, and quality veteran services.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Holds an M.A. in Education from the University of Minnesota.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, re-elected in 2020 and 2022; previously represented District 48 before moving to District 49. Serves from Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3207, St. Paul.