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Gov. David A. Paterson, his administration caught up in a whirlwind of allegations about its intervention in a domestic violence episode involving a top aide, is set to announce that he is suspending his election campaign and will not run in November, according to a person told about the plans.

Gov. David A. Paterson proclaimed his candidacy for election, issuing a defiant challenge to those who have encouraged him to quit.

Gov. David Paterson met privately with key Democratic leaders about his re-election plans as questions swirl around the state capitol about a variety of unproven accusations involving the Democratic governor's personal conduct.

Gov. Paterson dug in his heels Sunday, insisting he's not a drain on his party and vowing the voters, not the White House, will decide his fate.