J. Raymond McGovern
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J. Raymond McGovern (December 22, 1898, New Rochelle, New York, Westchester County – March 14, 1974, New Rochelle, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
[edit] Life
He was a partner in the law firm of McGovern, Connelly & Davidson in New Rochelle.
He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate from 1945 to 1950. He was New York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954, elected in 1950. In 1954, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of New York with Irving Ives, but they were narrowly defeated.
[edit] Sources
- Political Graveyard
- Lawfirms, at lawyers.com
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| Preceded by Julian Erway |
New York State Senate, 30th District 1945 - 1950 |
Succeeded by Frank McCullough |
| Preceded by Frank C. Moore |
New York State Comptroller 1951 - 1954 |
Succeeded by Arthur Levitt, Sr. |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Frank C. Moore |
Republican Party Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of New York 1954 |
Succeeded by Malcolm Wilson |
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