1938. At the New York state election, 1938, he ran on the Republican and Independent Progressive tickets for Lieutenant Governor of New York, with Thomas E. Dewey for Governor, but was defeated by Democrat Charles Poletti. Bontecou was again a member of the State Senate from 1943 to 1947, sitting in the 164th, 165th and 166th New York State Legislatures. He was a delegate to the 1944, 1952 and 1956 Republican National Conventions. On May 9, 1947, he resigned his seat, effective June 1. He died on September 17, 1959, at his home in Mabbettsville, New York; and was buried at the Nine Partners Burial Ground in Millbrook. Sources External links 1893 births 1959 deaths Republican Party New York (state) state senators Politicians from Kansas City, Missouri People from Dutchess County, New York Brown University alumni Olympic equestrians of the United States American male equestrians United States Army officers Equestrians at the 1924 Summer Olympics 20th-century American politicians United States Army personnel of World War I