Carl C. Donaugh
Carl Clinton Donaugh (December 25, 1900 – November 8, 1965) was an American lawyer and politician from Oregon.
Carl C. Donaugh | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Oregon | |
| In office 1933–1945 | |
| Succeeded by | Henry L. Hess |
| Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon | |
| In office 1930–1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1900 Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Died | November 8, 1965 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Donaugh was born in 1900 in Portland, Oregon.[1]
He served as secretary of the Democratic Party of Oregon from 1926 until 1928, and as state party chair from 1930 until 1934.[2] He was also a delegate to the 1932 Democratic National Convention. Donaugh served as U.S. Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Oregon from 1933 until 1945.[1]
Donaugh also made several unsuccessful runs for political office; first for U.S. Senate in 1938, losing in the Democratic primary. In 1946, he was the Democratic nominee for governor. He lost to Earl Snell with 31% of the vote.[3] In 1950, Donaugh ran for the U.S. House in Oregon's 3rd congressional district. He lost to incumbent Republican Homer D. Angell with 44% of the vote.[4]
Donaugh became engaged to Viva Owens Todd in 1940.[5]
References
- "Baptist Politicians in Oregon". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- The Oregon Blue Book. Secretary of State. 1921. p. 42.
- "OR Governor Race - November 5, 1946". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 23, 2011.
- "OR - District 03 1950". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- "Carl Donaugh to Wed Viva Todd". Daily Capital Journal. August 12, 1940. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lew Wallace |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Oregon 1946 |
Succeeded by Lew Wallace |