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Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who resigned over a sexting scandal in 2011, says he's weighing a run for New York City mayor this year.

The former representative faces a major challenge in overcoming last year’s scandal over his lewd online behavior.

State Assemblyman David Weprin has been chosen as the Democratic candidate in the race to fill Congressman Anthony Weiner's seat, sources tell NY1. The special election is set for September 13th.

Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told House leaders that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House, said a top Democratic official and two people told of Mr. Weiner’s plans.

President Obama said Monday that he would step down if he were in Rep. Anthony Weiner's shoes, questioning the New York Democrat's ability to serve constituents amid "personal distractions."

The House of Representatives granted a two-week leave of absence on Monday to Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner as he seeks professional help after being snared in an Internet sex scandal.

The move by the House Democratic leader underscored Democrats’ growing concern about Representative Anthony D. Weiner’s online exchanges with women.

Rep. Anthony Weiner apologized for falsely claiming that his Twitter account was hacked after a lewd photo showed up. The New York Democrat said he's not resigning.