Michael O'Donnell (Missouri politician)
Michael O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
| In office January 2019 – January 15, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Marsha Haefner |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1968 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa O'Donnell |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Missouri–St. Louis (BS) American Military University (MS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Unit | United States Navy Reserve |
Michael A. O'Donnell (born June 17, 1968) is an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2019 to 2025, representing the 95th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office in January 2019.
Early life and education
O'Donnell was born in St. Louis and raised in Oakville, Missouri. After graduating from Lindbergh High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a Master of Science in military strategic intelligence from American Military University.[1]
Career
O'Donnell served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve. During his tenure, he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. O'Donnell later worked as a municipal bond trader for Wells Fargo.[2] O'Donnell was in New York City during the September 11 attacks and was scheduled to attend a business meeting on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center.[3] O'Donnell was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office in January 2019. He also serves as vice chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee.[4]
O'Donnell resigned from the Missouri House in January 2025 after being appointed as state commissioner of securities.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael O'Donnell | 2,114 | 51.35% | ||
| Republican | Joe Patterson | 2,003 | 48.65% | ||
| Total votes | 4,117 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael O'Donnell | 10,418 | 57.96% | ||
| Democratic | Mike Walter | 7,555 | 42.04% | ||
| Total votes | 17,983 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael O'Donnell | 12,691 | 59.26% | +1.30 | |
| Democratic | Ann Zimpfer | 8,726 | 40.74% | −1.30 | |
| Total votes | 21,417 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael O'Donnell | 9,809 | 58.66% | −0.60 | |
| Democratic | Ann Zimpfer | 6,914 | 41.34% | +0.60 | |
| Total votes | 16,723 | 100.00% | |||
References
- ^ "Michael O'Donnell's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Representative Michael O'Donnell". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "O'Donnell for State Representative". odonnellformissouri.com. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Michael O'Donnell (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "South St. Louis County lawmaker resigns to take commissioner of securities post". STLPR. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 27, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.