Owen Donohoe
Owen Donohoe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Cox |
| Succeeded by | Charles Macheers |
| In office January 14, 2019 – March 13, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Shelee Brim |
| Succeeded by | Angela Stiens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1945 |
| Died | February 8, 2026 (aged 80) |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
Owen Donohoe (pronounced /dɑːnəhu/;[1] February 13, 1945 – February 8, 2026) was an American politician from the state of Kansas. He served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 39th district from 2007 to 2013, and again from 2019 to 2024.
Donohoe moved to Kansas in 1989 to start his own medical device company, Donohoe and Associates. He has been married for 59 years and has five children and 16 grandchildren. On February 20, 2024, he announced his resignation effective March 13, 2024.[2]
Donohoe died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 80.[3]
Issue positions
Donohoe described himself as a "fiscal conservative, for limited government, a strong proponent of individual property rights, and 'pro-life'".[4]
Committee membership
- Economic Development and Tourism (Vice-Chair)
- Appropriations Committee
- General Government Budget
- Taxation Committee
- Education Committee
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee (Vice-Chair)
- Aging and Long Term Care
- Joint Economic Committee
References
- ^ Truesdale, Jesse (December 20, 2006). "Representative stresses compromise, education". Bonner Springs. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Donohoe resigning from Legislature". Sunflower State Journal. February 20, 2024.
- ^ Former lawmaker passes away at 80
- ^ Truesdale, Jesse (June 7, 2006). "Shawnee businessman seeks 39th District Kansas House". Shawnee Dispatch. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Owen Donohoe
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Follow the Money campaign contributions:
- 2006, 2008