Donald Patterson (Pennsylvania politician)

Donald Patterson was a Republican politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the 48th District, which includes parts of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Patterson was first elected to the Senate in 2006 and served until his retirement in 2020. During his tenure, he held positions on various committees, including Appropriations, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Transportation. His legislative focus often centered on agricultural issues, local government matters, and fiscal responsibility. Prior to his service in the Senate, Patterson was a dairy farmer.