Thomas Lopez-Pierre running to replace Robert Jackson in District 7

Thomas Lopez-Pierre is running in District 7. His racially and sexually controversial statements have attracted attention. 

His website is here. 

Articles on Lopez-Pierre:

• "Controversial Harlem activist launches City Council bid" in the Columbia Spectator
• "A Council candidate's racist email, and a response" in Capital New York
• "Robert Jackson totally rejects endorsement from controversial uptown activist" on Politicker

His campaign's contact info: Thomas Lopez-Pierre for City Council 2013: (646) 363-9047, 927 Columbus Avenue, 5S, New York, NY 10025

Mark Levine running in District 7

Mark D. Levine is looking to take term-limited Councilman Robert Jackson's seat in District 7. 

His website is here. 

Articles on Levine:

• Politicker article about Levine filing his candidacy. 
• Daily News blog post about Levine getting UFT backing. 
• Columbia Spectator article about Levine's campaign funding. 
• New York Post article criticizing Levine for trying to "cash in on his father's death". 
• Capital New York article on Levine about an email he received from Lopez-Pierre describing him as a "white/Jewish candidate".

His campaign contact info: Levine 2013: (646) 382-8992, 900 West 190^th Street, 4K, New York, NY 10040