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Local politicians back Peña-Mora

Several Upper Manhattan elected officials have come out in support of the SEAS dean, despite many professors' calls for his resignation.

By Casey Tolan | May 18 01:11 am ET

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

New voting machines flummox some residents at the polls

New voting machines confused voters all day, and broken machines delayed the process even more.

By Leah Greenbaum and Sarah Darville | Sep 15 05:24 am ET

For Morgan, journey from Rangel’s assistant to competitor

Vince Morgan flew through the ranks of Rep. Charles Rangel's office. Now, the community banking officer is fighting to unseat his former employer in the upcoming House race.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Sep 10 02:18 am ET

For Powell, road to congressional victory is all in the numbers

State Assembly member Adam Clayton Powell IV is hoping to take down Representative Charles Rangel in the upcoming Democratic primary for the 15th congressional district seat. Forty years ago, Rangel unseated Powell IV's father, Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Sep 8 03:21 am ET

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