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
In office January 2019 – January 15, 2025
Preceded by	Marsha Haefner
Succeeded by	Vacant
Personal details
Born	(1968-06-17) June 17, 1968 (age 56) 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 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

Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 7, 2018, District 95[6]

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[7]

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[8]

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[9]

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. "South St. Louis County lawmaker resigns to take commissioner of securities post". STLPR. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
6. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 27, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
7. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
8. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
9. "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.