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LaMonica McIver wins election for late Donald Payne Jr.'s seat in N.J.
By CBS New York,
4 hours ago
LaMonica McIver wins special House Democratic primary in N.J. 00:32
TRENTON, N.J. — Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
The special election will determine who serves out the remainder of Payne's term, which ends Jan. 3, 2025, while the regular election process held in parallel will determine who fills the seat after that. McIver won't automatically be on the ballot for the full term in the seat, though she'll have an inside track. That candidate is to be chosen next month by Democratic committee members from towns in the district.
The 10th Congressional District lies in a heavily Democratic and majority-Black region of northern New Jersey. Republicans are outnumbered by more than 6 to 1.
Republican Carmen Bucco was uncontested in the GOP primary and is the nominee in the regular election, too.
Who is LaMonica McIver?
She has served on the city council of the state's largest city since 2018 and has worked as a personnel director for Montclair Public Schools.
McIver emerged as a leading candidate in the 11-way primary over the summer, getting endorsements from Payne's family, party leaders and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker.
In an interview with The Associated Press after she was declared the winner, McIver said she intends to pursue a full term in office.
She said her top policy priorities include affordability, infrastructure, abortion rights and "protecting our democracy."
"In my short period of time campaigning, I spent a lot of time talking with different residents about their ability to afford to live," she said, saying policies are needed to contain growth of rent and prescription drug prices, among other areas.
Volatile year for Democrats in New Jersey
It's been a volatile year for Democrats in New Jersey, where the party dominates state government and the congressional delegation.
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