Molly Donahue is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Iowa Senate from the 37th District.

She previously served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 68th district from 2019 to 2023, when she was elected to the Senate.

[1] Donahue was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she attended Washington High School.

[2] She earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and teaching from Iowa State University, followed by a Master of Education in secondary behavior disabilities from the University of Northern Iowa.

For 28 years, Donahue has worked as a teacher at Washington High School.