J. Raymond McGovern

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James Raymond McGovern (born December 22, 1898 in New Rochelle , New York ; † March 14, 1974 ibid) was an American lawyer and politician ( Republican Party ).

Career

Nothing is known about J. Raymond McGovern's youth. He studied until 1923 Jura and started after receiving practicing law his approval. He subsequently became a partner in the law firm of McGovern, Connelly & Davidson in New Rochelle. From 1945 to 1950 he sat in the New York Senate . In the 1950 elections he was elected New York State Comptroller . He held the post from 1951 to 1954. In the 1954 elections, he ran for the post of Lieutenant Governor of New York with Irving Ives for the post of Governor of New York . Both suffered defeat in a close race against the Democratic / Liberal Party candidates. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the American Legion .

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SURNAME McGovern, J. Raymond
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American lawyer and politician
DATE OF BIRTH December 22, 1898
PLACE OF BIRTH New Rochelle , New York
DATE OF DEATH March 14, 1974
Place of death New Rochelle , New York