By Rich Bockmann
Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie could announce later this week his plans to challenge indicted state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis) for Smith’s southeast Queens seat, according to several news reports.
Comrie plans to challenge Smith, who is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges, and may announce his run later this week, several news outlets including 2Fwww.ny1.com%2Fcontent%2Fnews%2F207687%2Fny1-exclusive–leroy-comrie-to-challenge-state-senator-malcolm-smith-in-primary&ei=XWpeU9fQDZDjsATx_IK4DQ&usg=AFQjCNHQqQCKKNz1n3BHSfJhb9rWDckVFw&sig2=iFAuv4ItYyFzoEryU6rJpQ&bvm=bv.65397613,d.cWc”>NY1 have reported.
A number of candidates have already thrown their hats into the race, including Democratic operative Munir Avery, Navy veteran Bernadette Semple and attorney and small businessman Clyde Vanel.
Comrie, who represented a large portion of the Senate district when he served three terms on the City Council, is considered to be heavily favored in the contest.
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