| Paul A. MacDonald | |
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| 40th Secretary of State of Maine | |
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In office 1961–1964 |
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| Governor | John H. Reed |
| Preceded by | Harold Goss |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth M. Curtis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 Jefferson, Maine |
| Died | April 21, 2006 |
| Political party | Republican |
Paul A. MacDonald (1912 - April 21, 2006) 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 1961-1964. 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 District Court Judge for decades.