Current Governor
David A. Paterson (D)
Summary
Governor Paterson has been applauded for taking a stand on important issues, including health care and job creation. As part of his effort to rebuild the economy, he is using recovery funding to create and save good jobs, as well as stabilize the financial sector.
Governor Paterson is not seeking a full term.
Recap
Governor Paterson was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2006 with 69 percent of the vote. He became the state’s first African-American governor on March 17, 2008 when his predecessor stepped down.
State of Play
- Democrats have earned overwhelming support of New York voters in the past several decades.
- Both U.S. Senators are Democrats and 26 members of the state’s 29-person Congressional delegation are Democrats.
- President Obama won New York by 25 points.
Lineup
- Democrat Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General
- Republican Rick Lazio, former U.S. Senate candidate
- Republican Steve Levy, former Democrat and Suffolk County Executive
