J. Raymond McGovern
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J. Raymond McGovern (December 22, 1898 – March 14, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician.
Life
He was born on December 22, 1898, in New Rochelle, New York, Westchester County, New York.
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 was New York State Comptroller from 1951 to 1954, elected on the Republican ticket at the New York state election, 1950. At the New York state election, 1954, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of New York with Irving Ives for Governor, but they were narrowly defeated by the Democratic/Liberal nominees.
He died on March 14, 1974, in New Rochelle, New York.
Sources
- Political Graveyard
- Lawfirms, at lawyers.com
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | New York State Senate 30th District 1945–1950 |
Succeeded by Frank S. McCullough |
| Preceded by | New York State Comptroller 1951–1954 |
Succeeded by Arthur Levitt, Sr. |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by
Frank C. Moore
1950 |
Republican Party Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of New York 1954 |
Succeeded by Malcolm Wilson 1958 |
