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David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer, who resigned, and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer's term from March 2008 to December 2010.
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Feb 15, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of David A. Paterson, the first African American and legally blind governor of New York. He served as a state senator, a lieutenant governor, and a radio host, among other roles.
- Governor of New York
- Lieutenant Governor of New York
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Following former Governor Eliot Spitzer's resignation, Paterson was sworn in as the 55th Governor of New York, at the New York State Capitol on March 17, 2008, by New York Chief Judge Judith Kaye. His swearing-in ceremony was attended by all members of the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, Connectic...
Paterson was selected by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer as his running mate for the Governor's office in 2006. The news stunned the New York political world, as the Democratic minority was poised to possibly take over the state legislature. Paterson would trade a possible powerful Senate Majority Leader position for the largely ceremonial ...
In 1985, Paterson resigned his position as assistant district attorney to join the campaign of then city clerk David Dinkins to win the Democratic nomination for Manhattan Borough President. That summer, on August 6, state Senator Leon Bogues died, and Paterson sought and obtained the Democratic Party nomination for the seat. In mid-September, a me...
About. David A. Paterson (1954– ; Columbia College 1977) became the first African American governor in New York State history and the country’s first legally blind governor in 2008. Paterson had served as a New York State senator since 1985 before being elected lieutenant governor in 2006.
Political career of David Paterson. David Paterson at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Prior to becoming Governor of New York, David Paterson served in the New York State Senate, eventually becoming Senate minority leader .
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David Alexander Paterson and is the first African American governor of New York. Following his graduation from Hofstra Law School, Paterson worked in the District Attorney's office of Queens County, New York, and on the staff of Manhattan borough president David Dinkins.
Mr. Paterson, the father of former Gov. David A. Paterson, influenced black political power in New York City and the state for decades.
