Thomas R. O'Donnell

Thomas R. O'Donnell is a candidate for State Representative District 87 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 87, Iowa.

Candidate for State Representative in Keosauqua, IA

Also running: Jeff Shipley.

Thomas O'Donnell, a rural Keosauqua resident and Democrat, is campaigning for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 87, with the primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026. He lives in his wife Paula Mohr's childhood home and is active in community development. O'Donnell serves on the Bentonsport Improvement Association board and was instrumental in securing a significant grant for the Bentonsport Pedestrian Bridge. He is also a board member for the Rural Restoration Project, which aims to foster economic and social growth, and serves as secretary for Science Iowa, promoting evidence-based policy. Having previously contested this seat in 2024, O'Donnell has shared his perspective as a rural Democrat in the Des Moines Register.