| Richard J. Donovan | |
| Birth Date: | 24 February 1926 |
| Birth Place: | New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| State Assembly: | California |
| District: | 77th |
| Term: | January 7, 1963 – July 15, 1966 |
| Preceded: | Sheridan N. Hegland |
| Succeeded: | Wadie P. Deddeh |
| Party: | Republican |
| Spouse: | Peggy Jeanne Pearse (m. 1950) |
| Children: | 2 |
| Battles: | World War II |
Richard J. Donovan (February 24, 1926 – November 21, 1971) served in the California State Assembly for the 77th district from 1963 to 1966[1] and during World War II he served in the United States Navy.[2]
California has named the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility after him.