Michael O'Donnell (Missouri politician)

For the writer and researcher, see Michael A. O'Donnell.
Michael O'Donnell
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 95th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2019
Preceded byMarsha Haefner
Personal details
Born (1968-06-17) June 17, 1968 (age 56)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLisa O'Donnell
Children2
EducationUniversity of Missouri–St. Louis (BS)
American Military University (MS)
OccupationPolitician
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
UnitUnited States Navy Reserve

Michael A. O'Donnell (born June 17, 1968) is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 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]

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 7, 2018, District 95[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Michael O'Donnell 2,114 51.35%
Republican Joe Patterson 2,003 48.65%
Total votes 4,117 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 6, 2018, District 95[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Michael O'Donnell 10,418 57.96%
Democratic Mike Walter 7,555 42.04%
Total votes 17,983 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 95[7]
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%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 95[8]
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

  1. ^ "Michael O'Donnell's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  2. ^ "Representative Michael O'Donnell". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  3. ^ "O'Donnell for State Representative". odonnellformissouri.com. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  4. ^ "Michael O'Donnell (Missouri)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  5. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 27, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.