frank m. jordan (august 6, 1888 – march 30, 1970) was the 22nd secretary of state of california. he was the son of frank c. jordan, california's secretary of state from 1911-1940. when the younger jordan defeated interim appointee paul peek in 1942, he became the first man in the history of california to be elected to succeed his father in a constitutional state office. his early death in office is notable for indirectly launching the career of jerry brown, and he suggested that blue and gold be made the official colors of the state of california.