David Paterson

David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and the 56th Governor of New York. He is the first black governor of New York and the first legally blind governor of any state. He became governor when Eliot Spitzer resigned. Due to Paterson becoming governor, two black governors are serving at the same time for the first time in more than 100 years; as Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts is also African American. He chose not to run for governor in February 26, 2010.

 Other websites 
 Governor of New York  - Official Website of the Governor of New York
 Paterson for Governor  - Official Website of Paterson For Governor
 Project VoteSmart - Senator Paterson Biography 
  Accolades posted to Spitzer's 2006 gubernatorial campaign website.
 2008 Moment of Thanks video of Governor David Paterson thanking the troops

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Category:1954 births
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Category:Lieutenant Governors of New York (state)
Category:Governors of New York (state)
Category:Columbia University alumni
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Category:21st-century American politicians