Summary
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) was sworn in to the House of Representatives on September 23, 2024, to fill the vacancy left by the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. McIver won a special election with a significant margin, defeating Republican Carmen Bucco, and will serve the remainder of Payne’s term until January 3, 2025.
McIver’s election is notable as she becomes the first Black woman to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, a seat historically held by Democrats. Her victory narrows the majority held by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to just three seats, intensifying the stakes for upcoming legislation as the House approaches the 2024 elections. The 10th District is considered one of the safest Democratic seats in the nation, having consistently voted for Democratic candidates over the past two decades. In her inaugural speech, McIver honored her predecessor, Donald Payne Jr., and expressed her commitment to the community she represents.
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