John P. McDonough (politician)
John McDonough | |
|---|---|
| 70th Secretary of State of Maryland | |
| In office July 18, 2008 – January 21, 2015 | |
| Governor | Martin O'Malley |
| Deputy | Rajan Natarajan Peter Fosselman |
| Preceded by | Dennis C. Schnepfe |
| Succeeded by | John C. Wobensmith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John P. McDonough July 7, 1950 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Lou Gober McDonough |
| Children | Emily, Caitlin, and Aisling |
| Residence | Mitchellville, Maryland |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University UM School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
John P. McDonough (born July 7, 1950) is an American politician from Maryland. He served as Secretary of State of Maryland – a position appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate – from July 16, 2008 to January 21, 2015. The Secretary of State is one of the state's six constitutional officers, along with the Governor, Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General and Treasurer.