NJ-10: Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne's term
A dozen candidates have launched campaigns in the special election to fill the unexpired months of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s term.
Eleven Democrats will vie for the nomination in one of the most Democratic districts in the country, one that regularly sent Payne to Congress with more than 80% of the vote. The special primary is set for July 16 and the general election will be Sept. 18.
Payne died last month after a heart attack. He was 65.
Campaigns by Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver — who has the backing of Essex County’s Democratic Party — and former East Orange Councilwoman Brittany Claybrooks will both appear on the ballot after overcoming challenges to their nominating petitions.
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