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Thomas Ellsworth Martin | |
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| United States Senator from Iowa | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Gillette |
| Succeeded by | Jack Miller |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Eicher |
| Succeeded by | Fred Schwengel |
| Mayor of Iowa City | |
| In office 1935–1937 | |
| Preceded by | John Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Myron Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1893 Melrose, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 1971 (aged 78) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Resting place | Willamette National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa Columbia University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | U.S. 35th Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Thomas Ellsworth Martin (January 18, 1893 – June 27, 1971) was an American politician who served as a United States Representative (1939–1955) and Senator (1955–1961) from Iowa. A Republican, he served in Congress for 22 consecutive years.