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Brian Benjamin with retired Congressman Charles Rangel.

Machine-Backed Candidate Wins Battle Over Vacant Harlem Seat

Brian Benjamin, with the backing of Keith Wright, beat John Ruiz and Al Taylor for the Democratic line.
By Will Bredderman
State Senator Bill Perkins, center, with Vermont Sen. Bill Perkins.

War of Words—and Numbers—Erupts in Harlem Over Vacant State Senate Seat

"This is chaos, and there's been more democratic elections in North Korea."
By Will Bredderman

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