Paul A. MacDonald (1912 – April 27, 2006)[2] was an American politician and lawyer from Maine. A Republican, McDonald was elected by the Maine Legislature as the 40th Secretary of State of Maine from 1961 to 1964. He was born in rural Jefferson, Maine and prior to serving as Secretary of State, served as Clerk to the Legal Affairs Committee of the Maine Legislature and as a Deputy Secretary of State. After leaving the Secretary of State position, he served as a state district court judge for decades.[3]

Paul A. MacDonald
40th Secretary of State of Maine
In office
1961–1964
GovernorJohn H. Reed
Preceded byHarold Goss
Succeeded byKenneth M. Curtis
Personal details
BornMay 5, 1911
Jefferson, Maine
DiedApril 27, 2006 (aged 94)
Woolwich, Maine
Political partyRepublican
Alma materSuffolk Law School, Boston, Massachusetts[1]

References

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  2. ^ "Obituary: Shari Lee Robinson".
  3. ^ Dunbar, Amber (April 26, 2006). "MacDonald Statement". Secretary of State of Maine. Archived from the original on August 5, 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
Political offices
Preceded by Secretary of State of Maine
1961–1964
Succeeded by