Charles Rangel

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

An aging Rangel faces a changing Harlem and a new Hispanic majority

The congressman, who has served for 41 years, has a loyal political base, but Upper Manhattan is evolving and the district’s lines are changing.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | Apr 26 06:18 am ET

Vargas drops House bid for Rangel’s seat in a day, backs Espaillat

After receiving 1,600 signatures petitioning for his candidacy, Vargas endorsed State Senator Adriano Espaillat’s bid for representative of the 13th Congressional District.

By Gina Lee | Apr 17 04:14 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

Joyce Johnson seeks to unseat Rangel

Johnson said that the 13th district needs “inspirational leadership," and she believes that she has been “plugged for leadership” from an early age.

By Jillian Kumagai | Apr 4 05:33 am ET

State Senator Espaillat officially enters Congress race

Espaillat, who represents significant portions of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, will run against longtime incumbent Rep. Charles Rangel.

By Jillian Kumagai | Apr 2 01:57 pm ET

West Side Democratic group endorses Rangel

Many Rangel supporters said they were unfazed by news of a $23,000 ethics fine for the long-time Congressman.

By Jillian Kumagai and Casey Tolan | Mar 29 04:50 am ET

Rangel fined $23,000 for using rent-stabilized apartment as office

The longtime Harlem congressman agreed to pay this fine after the Federal Election Commission found that he violated New York State and city regulations.

By Jillian Kumagai | Mar 27 06:36 pm 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

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