J. Raymond McGovern | |
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.jpg) Photo from 1950 campaign for state comptroller | |
| 49thNew York State Comptroller | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1954 | |
| Governor | Thomas E. Dewey |
| Preceded by | Frank C. Moore |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Levitt, Sr. |
| Member of theNew York Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office January 1, 1945 – December 31, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Julian B. Erway |
| Succeeded by | Frank S. McCullough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1898-12-22)December 22, 1898 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1974(1974-03-14) (aged 75) New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, New Rochelle, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elsie B. Schork (m. 1936) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (BA,LL.B) |
| Profession | Attorney |
J. Raymond McGovern (December 22, 1898 – March 14, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician. he served in theNew York State Senate for three two-year terms (1946 to 1950), and as New York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954.
He was born on December 22, 1898, inNew Rochelle, New York. McGovern graduated fromFordham University and theFordham University School of Law.[1]
He was a partner in the law firm of McGovern, Connelly & Davidson in New Rochelle.
He was a member of theNew York State Senate from 1945 to 1950. He served asNew York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954, elected on theRepublican ticket at theNew York state election, 1950. In1954, he ran forLieutenant Governor of New York as the running mate ofIrving Ives, but they were narrowly defeated by the Democratic–Liberal Party nominees.
He died on March 14, 1974, inNew Rochelle, New York.
| Political offices | ||
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| 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 nominee forNew York State Comptroller 1950 | Succeeded by Frank Del Vecchio |
| Republican Party Nominee forLieutenant Governor of New York 1954 | Succeeded by | |