George Pataki was elected governor of New York.
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The Dan Bongino ShowOct 16, 2026
Multiple reliable sources, including a 1994 New York Times election report (source 7) and NPR and CNN coverage, confirm that George Pataki was elected governor of New York in 1994, defeating Mario Cuomo, and served three terms. The extraction faithfully reflects the passage's reference to Pataki in New York, and the claim's core assertion is directly supported.
What was said
… We really can win this. We really can, but only if everyone votes and then tells everyone they know to show up and vote as well. Yeah, and folks, please don't tell me it hasn't happened. Was it Bruce Rouner in Illinois, George Pataki in New York, Larry Hogan in Maryland? Don't tell me it hasn't happened. It happens over and over and over. You know what's not gonna happen if you don't show up. Steve Hilton, thanks so much. You've been a good friend and an activist. I really appreciate you taking on this cause. Thanks a lot. …
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Supports. The New York Times reported on Nov. 9, 1994 that George Elmer Pataki was elected the 53rd Governor of New York, with 49% of the vote to Cuomo's 45%.[2]
Supports. NPR and CNN both state that Pataki defeated three-term incumbent Mario Cuomo to win the governorship in 1994, and was reelected twice after.[3][4]
Supports. The official New York State Empire State Plaza page lists Pataki as the 53rd Governor, serving 1995 to 2006 after three terms.[1]
Sources
4 sources: 1 primary, 3 tier 2
- 1George E. Pataki | Visit the Empire State Plaza & New York ...empirestateplaza.ny.gov · primary source · cited for: supports
- 2THE 1994 ELECTIONS: THE OVERVIEWnytimes.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
- 35 Things You Should Know About George Patakinpr.org · tier 2 · cited for: supports
- 4George Pataki's political careercnn.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
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