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Races to Watch: New York
GOP incumbent George E. Pataki re-elected

Information About the Gubernatorial Candidates*

George E. Pataki (R)
Incumbent

Date of Birth: June 24, 1945
Education: Yale 1967 BA; Columbia 1970 JD
Home: Peekskill
Career: Mayor, Peekskill, NY, 1982-1986; Assemblyman, New York State Legislature, 1987-1992; State Senator, New York State Legislature, 1993-1995; Governor, State of New York, 1995-present.

Web Site: George Pataki

Carl McCall (D)

Education: Dartmouth 1958 BA
Home: New York
Career: Vice President, Citicorp; Ambassador, United Nations; Comptroller, State of New York, 1993-present.

Web Site: McCall '02

*Candidate information from Leadership Directories.

NPR News Coverage on This Race

Pataki Leads McCall in NY Gov's Race
Carl McCall's race for the governorship of New York has been an uphill challenge against Republican George Pataki. Despite New York being seen as a Democratic state, incumbent Pataki will likely win a third term as governor. Andrea Bernstein from member station WNYC reports. Oct 20, 2002.

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