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.[1] He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960 and 1964.[2]
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.