Adam Clayton Powell IV

Adam Clayton Powell IV
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 68th district
In office
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2010
Preceded byNelson Antonio Denis
Succeeded byRobert J. Rodriguez
Member of the New York City Council
from the 8th district
In office
January 1, 1992 – December 31, 1997
Preceded byCarolyn Maloney
Succeeded byPhil Reed
Personal details
Born
Adam Clayton Powell Diago

July 1962 (age 62)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
SpouseAndrea Dial (divorced)
EducationHoward University (BA)
Fordham University (JD)

Adam Clayton "A.C." Powell IV (born Adam Clayton Powell Diago;[1] in 1962) is an American politician from the state of New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 2001 to 2010. From 1992 to 1997, he served as New York City Council Member representing East Harlem and parts of the Upper West Side and the South Bronx. Beginning in 2001, Powell represented the 68th Assembly District, which includes parts of Harlem and East Harlem.[2] He was defeated by Charles Rangel in the 2010 Democratic Primary for the seat of the 15th Congressional District.[3]

  1. ^ CITY ROOM; If Your Name Is Powell, Take a Number. Andy Newman. The New York Times. April 14, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. ^ Sabrina Tavernise, "No Charges for Legislator in Allegation of Sex Assault," New York Times, October 8, 2006, found at New York Times archives. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
  3. ^ "Rangel Defeats Powell in Harlem Grudge Match". ABC News. Retrieved June 22, 2023.