EXECUTIVE · NY · 1979-1982
Basil A. Paterson
Secretary of State · Democrat · New York
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Father of NY Gov David Paterson
Background
Basil A. Paterson served as Secretary of State of New York from 1979–1982 (3 years). Took office after Mario Cuomo; succeeded by Gail Shaffer. Note: Father of NY Gov David Paterson. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Hugh Carey.
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