Malcolm Smith (US politician)
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Malcolm Smith is an African-American member of the New York State Senate representing the 14th Senate district in Southeast Queens. The district includes Hollis, St. Albans, Cambria Heights, Queens Village, Rosedale and the entirety of the Rockaway Peninsula. First elected in 2000, Smith is a Democrat and was elected Minority Leader in January, 2007.Should he succed in leading the Democrats into the Majority he will be New York's first African American Senate Majority Leader. He is a Roman Catholic and married, but in 2006 he was sued for paternity by a former staffer.
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| Preceded by Alton Waldon |
New York State Senate, 10th District 2000–2002 |
Succeeded by Ada Smith |
| Preceded by George Onorato |
New York State Senate, 14th District 2003 – present |
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| Preceded by David Paterson |
Minority Leader of the New York State Senate 2007 – present |
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