Joseph L. Donovan (June 16, 1893 – October 28, 1985) was an American politician, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, and Minnesota's Secretary of State from 1955 to 1971.[1] He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960 and 1964.[2]

Joseph L. Donovan
17th Minnesota Secretary of State
In office
January 1955 – January 1971
GovernorOrville L. Freeman
Elmer L. Andersen
Karl F. Rolvaag
Harold LeVander
Preceded byVirginia Paul Holm
Succeeded byArlen Erdahl
Personal details
Born(1893-06-16)June 16, 1893
Champion, Michigan
DiedOctober 28, 1985(1985-10-28) (aged 92)
Dakota County, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
SpouseMary Noldin

Donovan was born in Champion, Michigan, and later moved to Duluth. He was married to Mary Noldin. He died in Dakota County on October 28, 1985.

References

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  1. ^ "Secretaries of State Since 1858". Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Index to Politicians: Donovan". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
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Party political offices
Preceded by
Koscie H. Marsh
Democratic nominee for Minnesota Secretary of State
1954, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1966
Succeeded by
Daniel D. Donovan
Political offices
Preceded by Secretary of State of Minnesota
1955–1971
Succeeded by