J. Raymond McGovern

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.

J. Raymond McGovern
Photo from 1950 campaign for state comptroller
49th New 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 the New 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

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.^[1]

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.