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New York State Government November 7, 2006 Election
Smart Voter John J. Faso

Candidate for
Governor; State of New York

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Republican, Conservative
  • Occupation: Partner in national law firm Manatt Phelps and Phillips, LLP
  • Education: John Faso graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens and the State University of New York at Brockport
  • He received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1979.
  • Served in the New York State Assembly from 1987-2002.
  • Chaired Governor Pataki's 1994 budget transition team that developed the first reduction in state spending in 52 years, closing a $5 billion deficit.
  • Served as Assembly Republican Leader from 1998-2002.
  • Candidate for state Comptroller in 2002.
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