Attorney General of the State of New York (January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006).
Elected governor over Republican John Faso on November 7, 2006.
Former Governor of the State of New York (1 January 2007 - 12 March
2008). He resigned due to his involvement in a prostitution ring
scandal, where he was a client of call girl Ashley Dupré.
Longtime friend of Lawrence Golub, husband of Karen Finerman.
David Paterson succeeded him as Governor of New York after he resignation.