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  Donahey, Gertrude W.
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AffiliationDemocratic   
NameGertrude W. Donahey
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, Ohio , United States
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Born August 04, 1908
DiedJuly 11, 2004 (95 years)
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Last ModifedThomas Walker
Jul 07, 2008 12:11pm
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InfoWidow of former Lt. Gov. John Donahey. Daughter-in-law of former Sen. Vic Donahey.

Gertrude Walton Donahey was born in Goshen Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, on August 4, 1908. Donahey earned a degree from Mann's Business College in Columbus, Ohio, before going to work in the Office of the Ohio Adjutant General's Business and Finance Division.

Donahey eventually became involved in politics as a member of the Democratic Party. Donahey was chosen as a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1964 and 1968, as well as representing the state of Ohio on the Democratic Party's platform and resolution committee. In 1964, U.S. Senator Stephen M. Young hired Donahey as his executive assistant, a position that she held until 1970. These experiences prepared Donahey for an elected political position.

In 1970, Donahey became the first woman to be elected to a statewide office in Ohio when she won election as state treasurer. She continued to serve as Ohio's treasurer until 1983. Donahey commanded much respect in this position, both within the state and at the national level. The members of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers elected her as their president in 1981.

Donahey was also connected by marriage to two other Ohio politicians. Her husband, John W. Donahey, was Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1959 to 1963. A. Victor Donahey, Governor of Ohio and United States Senator, was Gertrude Donahey's father-in-law.

Donahey died in Bexley, Ohio, on July 11, 2004.

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FAMILY
Husband John W. Donahey 00, 0000-
Father In-Law A. V. "Vic" Donahey 1873-1946

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  11/07/1978 OH Treasurer Won 63.51% (+27.02%)
  06/06/1978 OH Treasurer- D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/1974 OH Treasurer Won 63.16% (+26.32%)
  05/07/1974 OH Treasurer- D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1970 OH Treasurer Won 55.60% (+11.19%)
  05/05/1970 OH Treasurer- D Primary Won 43.91% (+9.07%)
ENDORSEMENTS
OH US President - D Primary - Jun 03, 1980 D Jimmy Carter
OH US President - D Primary - May 02, 1972 D Edmund S. Muskie