Joseph L. Donovan
Joseph L. Donovan | |
|---|---|
| 17th Minnesota Secretary of State | |
| In office January 1955 – January 1971 | |
| Governor | Orville L. Freeman Elmer L. Andersen Karl F. Rolvaag Harold LeVander |
| Preceded by | Virginia Paul Holm |
| Succeeded by | Arlen Erdahl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1893 Champion, Michigan |
| Died | October 28, 1985 (aged 92) Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Mary Noldin |
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. He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960 and 1964.
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.