Congressman Charlie Rangel moved a big step closer to securing his 22nd term representing New York in the House when his latest challenger, State Sen. Adriano Espaillat dropped his lawsuit contesting the results of the Democratic primary two weeks ago. Espaillat’s odyssey began when he initially conceded to Rangel on election night, believing that Rangel [...]
Charlie Rangel ‘Win’ May Require Recount in NYC
July 3, 2012 | Posted by
The legal team of New York State Sen. Adriano Espaillat may seek a completely new vote in a Congressional primary race following the apparent victory of Rep. Charles Rangel. On Monday, a judge gave Espaillat’s lawyers permission to withdraw their initial petition, giving them time to adjust their claims and refile. A spokesman for the [...]
