State Senator Tom Rielly is currently serving his first term in the Iowa Senate. He represents Senate District 38, which includes Iowa, Poweshiek, and Keokuk counties, as well as the eastern half of Mahaska County and a southern portion of Tama County.

Senator Rielly is chair of the Transportation Committee and vice-chair of the Agriculture Committee. He also serves on the Commerce, Economic Growth, and Local Government committees.

In addition to his work in the Legislature, Senator Rielly serves on the Renewable Fuels & Co-products Advisory Committee.

Rielly was born and raised in Oskaloosa and chose to return there with his wife after college to start a family. He is the former mayor of Oskaloosa and is active in the community, with membership in the Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Elks and Chamber of Commerce.  He has also served as president of the Jaycees and as a YMCA board member.

Rielly is a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque.  He owns and operates Rielly Insurance in Oskaloosa, where he works as a financial advisor and insurance agent.

Senator Rielly and his wife, Mary, have two daughters, Katie and Shawn.