Ex-Rep. Charlie Rangel, fixture on Capitol Hill for nearly half a century, dead at 94
By Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Published May 26, 2025, 11:01 a.m. ET
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Former Congressman Charlie Rangel, a fixture on Capitol Hill for nearly half a century, has died, it was announced Monday. He was 94.
Rangel, a Harem political institution, was first elected to Congress in 1971 by defeating the Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. for the seat.
Congressman Charles Rangel delivering keynote speech at Harlem Link Charter School graduation ceremony
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Former Harlem congressman Charlie Rangel has died.
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Congressman Charles Rangel greeting supporters before his speech in New York on June 21, 2014
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Charlie Rangel was the surviving member of the “Gang of Four.”
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Congressman Charles Rangel leaving the Harlem Link Charter School after delivering a keynote speech at their Graduation Ceremony.
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Charlie Rangel served 23 terms in Congress.
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In a statement Monday, the City College of New York confirmed Rangel’s death and posted a statement online calling him a champion for his Big Apple constituents.
“He served for 23 terms in the House of Representatives and was cited as the most effective lawmaker in Congress, leading all of his colleagues in passing legislation,” the statement said.
Rangel was part of the Gang of Four, a political coalition from Harlem.
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