He did not run for re-election in 2016 and left office in January 2017 .
During the 2012 and 2014 elections Rangel faced two strong primary challenges in a now primarily Hispanic district but prevailed .
Rangel did not run for re-election in 2016 and left office in January 2017 .
During the 2012 and 2014 elections Rangel faced two strong primary challenges in a now primarily Hispanic district but prevailed .