Sheldon Silver is being replaced as speaker of the New York Assembly next week, Democratic lawmakers said on Tuesday, paving the way for them to choose a new leader in an election to be held Feb. 10.

A Rochester-area assemblyman, Joseph D. Morelle, who is the majority leader and a top contender to succeed Mr. Silver permanently, will take over as interim speaker on Monday, officials said.
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