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  Bennett, Jr., John J.
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AffiliationDemocratic   
NameJohn J. Bennett, Jr.
Address9707 Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York , United States
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Born March 02, 1894
Died October 04, 1967 (73 years)
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InfoBorn in Brooklyn on 3/3/1894. Graduated St. Francis College and Brooklyn Law School. Served in World War I. Served as NY State Attorney General from 1931 to 1942. Democratic candidate for Governor in 1942 but lost to Republican Thomas Dewey. Subsequently served in several high positions in New York City government including Deputy Mayor, Corporation Counsel and Chairman of the City Planning Commission. Died on 10/4/1967 at his Brooklyn home.

New York Times, 10/5/1967

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  11/03/1942 NY Governor Lost 36.40% (-15.70%)
  08/20/1942 NY Governor - D Convention Won 61.32% (+22.64%)
  11/08/1938 NY Attorney General Won 47.42% (+4.20%)
  11/03/1936 NY Attorney General Won 57.65% (+18.41%)
  11/06/1934 NY Attorney General Won 56.26% (+18.28%)
  11/08/1932 NY Attorney General Won 54.94% (+15.74%)
  11/04/1930 NY Attorney General Won 52.43% (+10.22%)
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