Raymond E. Jordan
Raymond E. Jordan (April 2, 1895 – August 18, 1967[1]) was an American politician. Between 1937 and 1939 he was lieutenant governor of the state of Rhode Island.
Raymond E. Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office 1937–1939 | |
| Governor | Robert E. Quinn |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Quinn |
| Succeeded by | James O. McManus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1895 Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| Died | August 18, 1967 (aged 72) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
In 1936 Jordan was elected Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island alongside Robert E. Quinn. He held this office between 1937 and 1939. He was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate. In 1938 he was defeated by James O. McManus. In July 1940 he participated as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for the third time as a presidential candidate.
References
- "Raymond E. Jordan, 72, Ex-Official of Rhode Island". New York Times. New York City. August 18, 1967. p. 33. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
Web links
- The Political Graveyard
- "Raymond E. Jordan". Geni. January 20, 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
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