About J. Raymond McGovern
Lived 1898 – 1974 (aged 75). J. Raymond McGovern was an American politician and lawyer.
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 He was born on December 22, 1898, in New Rochelle, New York. McGovern graduated from Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law.
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.
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J. Raymond McGovern was born on 22 December 1898 in New Rochelle.
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J. Raymond McGovern died on 14 March 1974 in New Rochelle, New York.
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