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2011-12 in Review: Races for Rangel’s seat, City Council heat up

Rep. Charles Rangel is facing one of the toughest campaigns of his political life, and there is a crowded field of candidates vying to replace City Council member Gale Brewer.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | May 6 02:16 pm ET

In race for 13th District, it’s Rangel vs. them

Four others are looking to unseat 41-year Rep. Charles Rangel, but it can be hard to overtake an incumbent’s political networks. Still, with a district that is no longer primarily African-American, a race crowded with hopefuls, and insuppressible rumors that he might bow out, Rangel has his work cut out for him.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | Apr 27 07:38 am ET

Rangel, back on campaign trail, welcomes competition from Espaillat

At a press conference, Rangel—who used a walker and addressed the crowd from his chair—called Espaillat a “good man” who has done “a lot of good work for the community.”

By Gina Lee | Apr 11 05:38 am ET

Morgan withdraws from race for Rangel's Congress seat, endorses Espaillat

The community banker and former aide to Rep. Charles Rangel has thrown his support behind the northern Manhattan state senator.

By Finn Vigeland and Casey Tolan | Apr 10 11:12 am ET

Broadway Democrats endorse Rangel

Despite four challengers, members overwhelmingly voted to endorse Rangel, meaning they will campaign for and circulate nomination papers for him.

By Casey Tolan | Mar 24 04:44 pm ET

Schley announces House bid against Rangel

Announcing his candidacy Tuesday evening, Harlem activist Craig Schley vowed to revitalize arts and entertainment in the neighborhood, search for funding to stabilize nonprofits and small businesses, support public and charter schools, and re-evaluate family courts.

By Daphne Chen | Jan 11 12:11 am ET

Local Activist Runs for Congress

Community activist Craig Schley announced Wednesday that he will run for Harlem’s Congressional seat this November.

By Daniel Amzallag | Sep 5 03:34 am ET

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