On May 28, 2015, George Pataki announced that he would be running for United States of America in the 2016 election. I have provided links and information about his political history.

Age:       70

Place of Birth:    Peekskill, NY

Current Political Office: None

Political Party:    Republican

Political History:

1981 –    Elected Mayor of Peekskill

1983 –    Re-elected Mayor of Peekskill

1984 –    Elected New York State Assembly for the 91^st District

1986 –    Re-elected for the State Assembly for the 91^st District

1988 –    Re-elected for the State Assembly for the 91^st District

1990 –    Re-elected for the State Assembly for the 91^st District

1994 –    Became Governor for the State of New York

1998 –    Won a second term as Governor for the State of New York

2002 –    Won a third term as Governor for the State of New York

Political Standings:

• Pro-choice
• Supporter of Gay Rights Bill
• Environmentalist

Reference:

Voting History Link –

http://www.ontheissues.org/George_Pataki.htm

Official Website

http://www.georgepataki.com/

General Information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Pataki

http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/05/28/410147689/5-things-you-should-know-about-george-pataki