J. Raymond McGovern
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J. Raymond McGovern was an American lawyer and politician.
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.
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
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
from 1945 to 1950. He was New York State Comptroller
New York State Comptroller
The New York State Comptroller is a state cabinet officer of the U.S. state of New York. The duties of the comptroller include auditing government operations and operating the state's retirement system.-History:...
from 1951 to 1954, elected in 1950. In 1954, he ran for Lieutenant Governor of New York
Lieutenant Governor of New York
The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
with Irving Ives
Irving Ives
Irving McNeil Ives was an American politician from New York.-Life:He served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War I, rising to the rank of first lieutenant before he left the army in 1919...
, but they were narrowly defeated.
Sources
- Political Graveyard
- Lawfirms, at lawyers.com