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J. Raymond McGovern

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J. Raymond McGovern
Photo from 1950 campaign for state comptroller
49th New York State Comptroller
In office
January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1954
GovernorThomas E. Dewey
Preceded byFrank C. Moore
Succeeded byArthur Levitt, Sr.
Member of the New York Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 1, 1945 – December 31, 1950
Preceded byJulian B. Erway
Succeeded byFrank S. McCullough
Personal details
Born(1898-12-22)December 22, 1898
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1974(1974-03-14) (aged 75)
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Resting placeHoly Sepulchre Cemetery, New Rochelle, New York
Political partyRepublican
SpouseElsie B. Schork (m. 1936)
Children4
Alma materFordham University (BA, LL.B)
ProfessionAttorney

J. Raymond McGovern (December 22, 1898 – March 14, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician. he served in the New York State Senate for three two-year terms (1946 to 1950), and as New York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954.

Early life and education

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He was born on December 22, 1898, in New Rochelle, New York. McGovern graduated from Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law.[1]

Career

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He was a partner in the law firm of McGovern, Connelly & Davidson in New Rochelle.

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1945 to 1950. He served as New York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954, elected on the Republican ticket at the New York state election, 1950. In 1954, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of New York as the running mate of Irving Ives, but they were narrowly defeated by the Democratic–Liberal Party nominees.

Death

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He died on March 14, 1974, in New Rochelle, New York.

References

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  1. ^ "J. Raymond McGovern, 75, Dies; Controller for Dewey, '50‐'541". The New York Times. 1974-03-15. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-05.

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Political offices
Preceded by New York State Senate
30th District

1945–1950
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Comptroller
1951–1954
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican Party Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of New York
1954
Succeeded by