House 1915-18 (District 38); Senate 1935-58 (District 38)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served: Ramsey
St. Paul Public Schools; At Least Elementary School; St. Paul Parochial Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Spouse: Married Children: Two children: Edward G. (son), (daughter) Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature: Edward G. Novak - Son
He was a Liberal."The first old age assistance act was in great measure the product of his effort." (In Memoriam, 1965, p. 19)He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.Religion provided by In Memoriam.