Thomas M. Dougherty (2 February 1910 – 5 September 1996) was an American politician.
Dougherty was born on an Eddyville, Iowa, farm on 2 February 1910, to parents John H. and Jennie Dougherty.
He graduated from St. Patrick's High School in unincorporated Georgetown in 1928 and continued working on the family farm.
Dougherty was a member of several agricultural associations.
Dougherty subsequently won two full terms for District 16, and served his third and final full term representing District 94.