Adron Doran

Adron Doran (September 1, 1909 – November 22, 2001) was an American politician and educator in the state of Kentucky.

Doran was born near the Kentucky-Tennessee state border in either Graves County, Kentucky

In 1943, Doran was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives for the 3rd district representing Graves County, and was reelected in 1945 and 1949. In his final term, he served as Speaker of the House.

Earning a doctorate degree in education in 1950 from the University of Kentucky, Doran later served as president of Morehead State University from 1954 to 1977. In 1971, he also received a Horatio Alger Award for his work in the educational industry, and in 1965 was named to the University of Kentucky's Hall of Distinguished Alumni. In 1941, he married Magnon McClain.