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Rep. Charlie Rangel

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Washington Heights

July 12, 2012

Adriano Espaillat Launches Senate Re-Election Campaign

After losing to Rep. Charlie Rangel, Espaillat is now hoping to defend his seat.

Washington Heights

July 09, 2012

Espaillat Concedes to Rangel Once and for All

Adriano Espaillat conceded to Charlie Rangel again Monday, but refused to comment on senate race.

Washington Heights

July 02, 2012

Espaillat Says Race With Rangel Too Close to Call, May Ask for A Do-Over

Speaking for the first time since Election Day, Adriano Espaillat said there's no clear winner.

West Harlem

July 01, 2012

Rangel Lead Over Espaillat Shrinks to Just 802 Votes

Charles Rangel is leading Adriano Espaillat by little more than 800 votes after last Tuesday's primary.

Washington Heights

June 29, 2012

Court to Intervene in Rangel-Espaillat Race

Espaillat's campaign filed a complaint asking the courts to help find missing votes.

New York City

June 27, 2012

Charlie Rangel Defeats Adriano Espaillat in Tough Primary Fight

Rep. Charlie Rangel's primary win paves the way for a 22nd Congressional term.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Dismal Turnout Expected for Candidates in Rare June Primary

Many still can't predict who will win as New Yorkers begin to head to the polls.

Washington Heights

June 25, 2012

Race Between Rangel and Espaillat Comes Down to the Wire

As the Democratic primary approaches, tensions are rising along ethnic lines and neighborhood turf wars.

Washington Heights

June 20, 2012

'Artists for Adriano' Group Endorses Espaillat in Primary Against Rangel

A group of Upper Manhattan artists endorsed Adriano Espaillat in his race to unseat Rep. Charlie Rangel.

Washington Heights

June 18, 2012

Former Model Running Against Charlie Rangel Fails to Report Fundraising

Rangel opponent Craig Schley raised money without registering with the Federal Election Commission.

West Harlem

June 18, 2012

Charlie Rangel Hangs On to Narrow Fundraising Lead Over Challengers

Rep. Charlie Rangel raised slightly more than chief rivals Clyde Williams and Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

Washington Heights

June 15, 2012

Barbs Traded in TV Debate Between Charlie Rangel and Adriano Espaillat

Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat squared off in a televised debate on NY1.

Washington Heights

May 07, 2012

Obama and Bloomberg Shy Away from Endorsing Rangel

Neither the mayor nor the White House are sure about whether they will endorse Rangel.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 16, 2012

Espaillat is Neck-and-Neck with Rangel in 2012 Campaign Fundraising

Adriano Espaillat raised more than $62,000 in 11 days, compared to Rangel's $69,000 in three months.

Harlem

March 27, 2012

Charlie Rangel Ordered to Pay Thousands in Fines for Campaign Violation

Rep. Charlie Rangel has reportedly been forced to pay $23,000 for violating campaign finance law.