Mike Sodrel
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 9th district |
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In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Baron Hill |
| Succeeded by | Baron Hill |
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December 17, 1945 Louisville, Kentucky |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marquita Dean Sodrel |
| Residence | New Albany, Indiana |
| Occupation | Automotive executive, author |
Michael E. "Mike" Sodrel (born December 17, 1945) served as the United States Representative from the Ninth Congressional district of Indiana, representing the Republican Party for one term from 2005 to 2007. Sodrel's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was his first public office. Sodrel launched another run against incumbent Democratic Rep. Baron Hill in 2010 - his fifth straight run for Congress in the ninth district. However, Sodrel lost the Republican nomination to Bloomington attorney Todd Young.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Sodrel grew up across the Ohio River in New Albany, Indiana, where he now[update] lives. He graduated New Albany High School (Indiana) in 1963. In 1967 he married Marquita Dean; they have two children and seven granddaughters. Sodrel attended Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana.
From 1966 to 1973 Sodrel served in the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 151st Mechanized Infantry, formerly part of the 38th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Since 1963 Sodrel has worked in one role or another at the family business Sodrel Truck Lines Inc. He founded The Free Enterprise System Inc. (a charter motor-coach/contract passenger-carrier) and Sodrel Logistics.
Sodrel served on the Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business and Science committees.
During his term, Sodrel expressed strong pro-life opinions and opposed partial-birth abortions and federal funding for elective abortions. He opposed additional environmental regulations. He has outspokenly supported the second-amendment right to bear arms. He has a 92 lifetime rating from the American Conservative Union, and a 0 rating from the League of Conservation Voters. He is in favor of permanently repealing the federal estate tax.
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