Hal E. Hoss | |
|---|---|
 Hoss, circa 1928 | |
| Oregon Secretary of State | |
| In office September 24, 1928 – February 6, 1934 | |
| Governor | I. L. Patterson A. W. Norblad Julius L. Meier |
| Preceded by | Sam A. Kozer |
| Succeeded by | Peter J. Stadelman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1892 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 1934 (aged 41) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Myrtle Lantz |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Hal Elden Hoss (October 7, 1892 – February 6, 1934) was an American journalist and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Portland, he was raised there and edited several newspapers in Oregon before he became the private secretary for the Governor of Oregon, I. L. Patterson. A Republican, he served as Oregon Secretary of State for six years before he died in office.