Donald O. Wright
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Donald O. Wright | |
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35th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
In office September 3, 1954 – January 3, 1955 | |
Governor | C. Elmer Anderson |
Preceded by | Ancher Nelsen |
Succeeded by | Karl Rolvaag |
Personal details | |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota | November 18, 1892
Died | July 24, 1985 St. Louis Park, Minnesota | (aged 92)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Verna A. Wood |
Profession | politician |
Donald Orr Wright Sr. (November 18, 1892 – July 24, 1985) was a United States Republican politician from the state of Minnesota. He served in the state legislature and rose to the office of President pro Tempore of the Minnesota State Senate.
In 1953, when Ancher Nelsen resigned as Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Wright assumed that office and held it for the remainder of one term, serving with Governor C. Elmer Anderson.