J. Raymond McGovern

J. Raymond McGovern (December 22, 1898 – March 14, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician.

J. Raymond McGovern
49th Comptroller of New York
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
1945–1950
Preceded byJulian B. Erway
Succeeded byFrank S. McCullough
Personal details
Born
J. Raymond McGovern

December 22, 1898
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1974 (aged 75)
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materFordham University (BA, LL.B)

Early life and education

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

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

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

References

  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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