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State Senator John Sampson. (Photo: Ross Barkan)

Contenders Emerge to Replace Convicted Brooklyn State Senator John Sampson

Samuel Pierre and Mercedes Narcisse have placed themselves in contention to replace John Sampson.
By Will Bredderman
State Senator John Sampson. (Photo: Facebook)

Ex-State Senate Democratic Leader Convicted on Corruption Charges

John Sampson was found guilty of lying to the FBI and threatening to "take out" potential cooperating witnesses.
By Will Bredderman
Dell Smitherman. (Photo: Ross Barkan)

Smitherman to Seek Sampson Seat Again in Event of Conviction

Dell Smitherman said he will for State Senate again--possibly on the Working Families Party line--if John Sampson loses his legal battles.
By Will Bredderman
State Senator John Sampson (Screenshot: NY1)

Victorious Sampson Knocks de Blasio and Cuomo For Endorsing His Opponent

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio campaigning with Dell Smitherman yesterday. (Photo: Ross Barkan)

In Hotly Contested Races, the de Blasio Endorsement Only Goes So Far

By Ross Barkan
State Senator John Sampson huddles with Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Ross Barkan)

John Sampson Crashes Mayor’s Rally for Dell Smitherman

By Ross Barkan
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)

De Blasio Robocalls for Smitherman in Race for Sampson Seat

By Will Bredderman
State Senate John Sampson. (Screengrab: NY1)

John Sampson Denies He Was Expelled From Democratic Conference

By Ross Barkan
State Senator John Sampson. (Photo: Facebook)

12 Donors on John Sampson Filing Raise New Red Flags

By Ross Barkan
Ex-State Senator Malcolm Smith. (Photo: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

With Few Campaign Dollars, Smith and Sampson Limp Towards Election Day

By Ross Barkan
Leroy Comrie. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)

Teamsters Joint Council 16 Makes Three State Senate Endorsements

By Ross Barkan
Dell Smitherman. (Photo: Smitherman Campaign)

Dell Smitherman Lines Up Support From NYCC, Make the Road

By Ross Barkan
Dell Smitherman kicking off his campaign. (Photo: Smitherman Campaign)

‘We Have No State Representation’: Smitherman Launches Bid Against Sampson

By Ross Barkan
Dell Smitherman. (Photo: Smitherman Campaign)

Smitherman Scores 1199 Endorsement in Race Against Sampson

By Ross Barkan
John Sampson (Photo: Facebook)

Indicted State Senator John Sampson Seeking Re-Election: Sources

By Ross Barkan
State Senator John Sampson. (Photo: Facebook)

WFP-Backed Challenger Says He’ll Need $250,000 to Beat John Sampson

By Ross Barkan
John Sampson (Photo: Facebook)

More Challengers Mull Bids Against John Sampson

By Ross Barkan
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