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Molly Donahue

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Molly Donahue is a Democratic candidate for Iowa State Senate District 37 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Molly Donahue was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[1] Donahue graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and teaching from Iowa State University in 1989, a master's degree in secondary behavior disabilities from the University of Northern Iowa in 1996, and an associate degree in secondary school administration from the University of Northern Iowa in 2000. Donahue's career experience includes working as a behavior specialist and teacher with the Cedar Rapids Community School District.[1][2]

Graduate:
University of Northern Iowa, 1996
Associates:
University of Northern Iowa, 2000
Bachelor's:
Iowa State University, 1989
High school:
Washington High School

Campaign themes

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Donahue's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]

As State Representative, I will:

Be a champion for fully funding Iowa's public schools.

Ensure women earn the same pay for the same work

Raise the minimum wage

Make child care more affordable for working families

Stand up to Governor Branstad and reverse his dangerous privatization of Medicaid.[9]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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