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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Fri Jan 17, 2014, 01:37 PM Jan 2014

State Sen. Malcolm Smith — who pleaded guilty to bribery charges — plans to fight for re-election

By Tobias Salinger / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

He's fighting for re-election while fighting federal corruption charges.

State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis) announced he’ll seek another term to represent southeastern Queens on Thursday.

The lawmaker, who pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last spring, will face opposition from at least two other Democratic challengers, Munir Avery and Clyde Vanel, in the September primary.

His bigger challenge, however, may lie in trying to outrun the memories of the scandal, which remain vivid among potential voters.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/scandal-pol-running-article-1.1582929#ixzz2qg7mzOHq

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